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Sabres' Patrick Kaleta: Still has no timetable for return
Kaleta, who suffered an injury during the preseason, still doesn't have a return date, reports Kevin Oklobzija from the Democrat and Chronicle.
Kaleta has yet to play a game with AHL Rochester this season after saying he'd be out "at least a month" in early October. He's currently on an AHL-only deal, and barring a superb performance, will likely stay in the minors for the rest of the season.
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Released from PTO with Sabres
Kaleta (lower body) was released from his PTO with the Sabres on Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.Kaleta was never expected to occupy a spot on the Sabres' Opening Night roster, and his recent injury woes certainly haven't helped his cause. He'll head to AHL Rochester to begin the season, where he registered four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games in 2014-15.... See More ... See Less -
Plays Thursday, But Exits With Injury
Kaleta played in Thursday's preseason contest, but later exited with a lower-body injury and will not return, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.Kaleta was dealing with a lower-body injury last week, and that is the same designation of the injury that forced him out of Thursday's contest as well. There's no indication of whether it was an aggravation of the previous issue or not, but the Sabres will likely take precautions to ensure players don't suffer a long-term injury. The 29-year-old doesn't stand much of a chance at making the Opening Night roster, but his trouble with injuries certainly doesn't help.... See More ... See Less -
Sabres' Kaleta Day-To-Day
Kaleta is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.The 29-year-old winger remains a long shot to secure a spot on the Sabres' Opening Night roster, so the lower-body injury likely won't have much effect on his prospects of doing so. The team should provide an update on his status in the coming days.... See More ... See Less -
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Sabres' Kaleta In Trouble Again
Kaleta has an in-person discipline hearing for an apparent elbow to the head of Jack Johnson during Thursday's loss to Columbus, The Buffalo News reports.Working in Kaleta's favor is that no penalty was called on the play (which doesn't always help) and that Johnson apparently wasn't injured. However, Kaleta has a long history with the league and the in-person type of hearing, scheduled for Friday, likely means a suspension of some sort is on the way.... See More ... See Less -
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Sabres' Kaleta Skips Practice Friday
Kaleta missed practice Friday due to a hearing for a possible suspension, the Olean Times Herald's Bill Hoppe reports.In addition to potentially missing a few games as a consequence of hitting the Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson in Thursday's game, coach Ron Rolston said Kaleta will also require some dental work for a few loose teeth. That cosmetic damage shouldn't prevent him from missing any games, but a looming ban from the commissioner's office seems a bit more problematic.... See More ... See Less -
Hearing For Sabres' Kaleta Tuesday
Kaleta will miss two games this weekend before a hearing Tuesday regarding a possible suspension following that, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.Kaleta will need some dental work for a few loose teeth, but his suspension is the result of an elbow to the head of the Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson. In addition to two games this weekend, he reportedly is looking at a three-to-five game suspension following his hearing Tuesday.... See More ... See Less -
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Sabres' Kaleta Handed Ten-Game Suspension
Kaleta was suspended 10 games for an illegal hit to the head of the Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson on Oct. 10, the Olean Times Herald's Bill Hoppe reports.... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-0, 198 lbs |
Birthplace: Buffalo, NY, USA |
Age: 38 |
Experience: 9 |