Taro T Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Kaleta could go, I could care less. Yes he brings a PK quality, many teams have players like this. Yes he draws penalties, many teams have players like this. Yes he plays with blood and guts, some teams have a player like this. Yes he takes penalties that are unnecessary, some teams have a player like this. Yes he doesn't answer the bell when called upon, some teams have a player like this. He's expendable, not disposable. He can be replaced[ with a smarter player for sure, but as for now he serves a purpose, we keep him until a better option emerges. Pretty much where I stand. Wouldd like to see a better player in that role. Until they have him, I like the local kid. Would love his play if he could limit the boneheadedness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 He is one of the few reasons to get excited about the team. Hustle. Hard nosed. Not always 100% smart. Won't take crap. It is how I would like to think Buffalo is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 There was no reason for him to fight Prust in a preseason game. He made his point by going to the defense if McBain and he let up on Galencyuk after making said point. I personally think Kaleta may surprise people this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 If Kaleta wasn't already a Sabre I doubt anyone would give him any consideration. He's here, he already has the uniform and equipment so they might as well keep him. He's not a player that is going to make or break this franchise by his presence or lack there of. By the time this franchise is ready to really compete, Kaleta will likely be part of a 'Where are they now" article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 If Kaleta wasn't already a Sabre I doubt anyone would give him any consideration. He's here, he already has the uniform and equipment so they might as well keep him. He's not a player that is going to make or break this franchise by his presence or lack there of. By the time this franchise is ready to really compete, Kaleta will likely be part of a 'Where are they now" article. And yet you thought Thornton was a key to the Bruins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 And yet you thought Thornton was a key to the Bruins. Different player in a different situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Different player in a different situation. Yea, he's a worse player on a better team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yea, he's a worse player on a better team. Not that this is related but I'd take both on my 4th line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 And yet you thought Thornton was a key to the Bruins. Different player in a different situation. Yea, he's a worse player on a better team. Not that this is related but I'd take both on my 4th line. Wait. I'm confused now. :blink: Is it that Thornton is worse than Kaleta on a better team? Thornton is better than Kaleta on a worse team? Or is it Kaleta is better than Thornton on a worse team? Or Kaleta is worse Thornton on worse team? The season hasn't even started yet and we don't really know what we're going to be dealing with this right here is giving me mixed signals! :w00t: I'll go with better on a worse team. Whew, feeling better now. Kaleta, I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yea, he's a worse player on a better team. You crack me up some times. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 keep him he'll score our stanley cup winning goal :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 There are times when Kaleta tries to do too much and winds up delivering a borderline hit. Then, there are times when he doesn't do enough (like being challenged and not dropping them because he doesn't want to take a penalty for instigating). For an "emotion" guy, sometimes he thinks too much. For those who remember, the old Broad Street Bullies had a player much like Kaleta: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz. (Who actually wound up as a Sabre later in his career). His style of play was to hit anything that wore an opposing team sweater. The difference is that whenever Schultz was challenged to a fight, he never backed down even if it was a guy who had 4 inches and 25 pounds on him. Now, I know this was pre-instigator rule, but you knew that if you even looked at Schultz the wrong way, the gloves would come off and your face was going to hurt very soon. Kaleta needs to take fewer bad penalties (watch those hits from behind) and drop the gloves more often. He is a very good fighter, and I think if he dropped them even just a little more, other teams would give him a wider berth. He has the bonus of being a very good penalty killer. Schultz managed to score a goal here and there, but his real skill (and the reason he was on the team) was to be, well, the Hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koomkie Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Is that 3 penalties kaleta has drawn already tonight? That guy is 100 percent heart and we are asking if he is needed? Man o man. This thread drives me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Is that 3 penalties kaleta has drawn already tonight? That guy is 100 percent heart and we are asking if he is needed? Man o man. This thread drives me nuts. I concur. Guy is a competitor. Love him on my team, dirty borderline hits or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Is that 3 penalties kaleta has drawn already tonight? That guy is 100 percent heart and we are asking if he is needed? Man o man. This thread drives me nuts. If we had a PP who could cash some of the penalties he draws, I don't think we'd be having this discussion. That said, I think Kaleta's value to this team is more a reflection of how soft the team has been the past years, than Kaleta filling a specific gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 There are times when Kaleta tries to do too much and winds up delivering a borderline hit. Then, there are times when he doesn't do enough (like being challenged and not dropping them because he doesn't want to take a penalty for instigating). For an "emotion" guy, sometimes he thinks too much. For those who remember, the old Broad Street Bullies had a player much like Kaleta: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz. (Who actually wound up as a Sabre later in his career). His style of play was to hit anything that wore an opposing team sweater. The difference is that whenever Schultz was challenged to a fight, he never backed down even if it was a guy who had 4 inches and 25 pounds on him. Now, I know this was pre-instigator rule, but you knew that if you even looked at Schultz the wrong way, the gloves would come off and your face was going to hurt very soon. Kaleta needs to take fewer bad penalties (watch those hits from behind) and drop the gloves more often. He is a very good fighter, and I think if he dropped them even just a little more, other teams would give him a wider berth. He has the bonus of being a very good penalty killer. Schultz managed to score a goal here and there, but his real skill (and the reason he was on the team) was to be, well, the Hammer. I doubt he would be called for instigating if someone else challenged him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwinkle III Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I am in the keep him camp. Year after year fans (including some on this board) complain about this team having no heart. Well you can never say that about Kaleta. He plays tough and hands out more than he gets. He's fearless and you can tell he's thrilled to be a Sabre and to have a chance to play the sport he loves. Gee...I wonder what would happen if some other players on this team (Stafford) felt and acted the same way? This is the kind of player Buffalo loves to cheer for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 NHL in-person hearing coming for Kaleta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s9XKxjPjoOc The hit is at the very beginning then they show it again around the 28-30second mark. Edited October 11, 2013 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 That's enough for me. And it'll be enough for ShanFontaine, too. 10 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 And Edler gets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 And Edler gets? Edler gets three. He plays for the Canucks and, while a repeat offender, doesn't really have the history that Kaleta has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolignosJock Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 It is so hard to tell in that video how he hit him but I dont htink he deserves 10 games. Also good fight and he really caught Boll with one of those punches. I am glad he fought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I voted in favor for keep because of the heart, energy & toughness he brings to this team, he is a good penalty killer & draws plenty of penalties along with getting in the heads of opposing players (always loved when he took Kovalchuk off his game). Yes he does need to clean it up to an extent because his rep does hurt us in terms of stuff like this or with the refs during games but I can tolerate that. Just can't see how he wouldn't have a place on the roster when there are plenty of others offering way less than he does. Also take away Kaleta do you really want to make this team less watchable than they already are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 it looked more like Kaleta barely clipping him as Johnson pulled up. I think it looked worse than it really was but I can't really tell. Oh well. Looks like it'll be a few for Patty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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