Archives for August 1, 2012

'A renowned heavy-hitter — coach Lindy Ruff told him to stop hitting his teammates so hard during his first training camp in 2006 — Kaleta was suspended for four games last season for a head-butt on Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek, marking the third time in less than two seasons that Kaleta was caught head-butting.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta agrees to multi-year deal with Sabres

'The Angola native rarely stays in the lineup, though. His 63 appearances in 2011-12 were eight more than his previous career high. A groin injury shelved him 12 games early, and then a broken thumb cost him three late. He was also banned four games four head-butting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign agitator Kaleta

'Patrick Kaleta cashed in on his pesky role with the Buffalo Sabres by agreeing to a three-year, $3.825 million contract with the team on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to re-sign Kaleta to multiyear deal

'A 2004 sixth-round draft pick of the Sabres, the Buffalo native has totaled 26 goals, 24 assists and 434 penalty minutes in 267 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kaleta to multi-year contract

'Kaleta (6’1”, 206 lbs., 6/8/86) led the team in 2011-12 with 116 PIM and led all forwards with 139 hits. Through 63 games played last season, Kaleta recorded 10 points (5+5). … [Read more...] about Sabres, Kaleta agree on multi-year contract