Marvelo Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Kaleta is true native blood Buffalo born guy and I always enjoyed watching him represent the team with his guts and edgy play. But his antics grew thin in the league and they started hounding him, he started compromising as a player, then he had a horrific bunch of injuries, capped off by getting hit in the face with a shot. He isn't a young guy anymore and has a lot of miles and enemies. Just retire please before he gets injured badly again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGIA FAN Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 This guy is what this team needs now. I have seen inspire the whole team a time or too, to play harder and with more hart. He may not show it on the score card but it definitely shows on the ice. So please he is one player that does not need to retire. If I know Ted Nolan, he is itching to see Pat back on the ice. If you want to talk about retiring players I can name a few on this roster that needs to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) We need Kaleta back in the worst way. This team is way too easy to play against. Kaleta at the very least makes the opposing team keep their heads on a swivel. We need him and 2-3 more guys like him, although hopefully with more scoring ability. Brendan Lemieux seems like he'll fit the bill nicely but he won't be ready for the big club for at least 2-3 more years I would think. Edited October 31, 2014 by Drunkard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Gionta for one Kaleta has a good 5+ years left in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Gionta for one Kaleta has a good 5+ years left in him I don't think so. Injuries and suspensions will get him. He will make the rink louder though crashing into the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I think Kaleta is a fine piece for this year's team and I wouldn't be pissed if he gets a one-year deal to move around between the press box, 4th line and Rochester next year. Beyond that? No thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I think Kaleta is a fine piece for this year's team and I wouldn't be pissed if he gets a one-year deal to move around between the press box, 4th line and Rochester next year. Beyond that? No thank you. I dissagree on this, he is an excellent 4th liner and Penalty killer on a good team. He has the speed to put up between 10 - 15 points on a good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I would LOVE to see Kaleta back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Patty has worked his tail off and done everything asked of him by the league and Sabres, he deserves a chance this year to show his worth to this team. His pure effort and heart alone will lead the way and I think with McCormick n Deslaurier they will form a thumping fourth line wrecking crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I dissagree on this, he is an excellent 4th liner and Penalty killer on a good team. He has the speed to put up between 10 - 15 points on a good team. 10-15 points or 10-15 goals? Because 10-15 points isnt anything to get excited about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 As much as I dislike Kaleta and the hometown crush that seems to keep him here for most fans I do believe he deserves another chance. At least he lays it all out there and sacrifices his body for this team which is less than can be said for most of the players. If you can find value for him later this year or next in a trade do it. I don't believe he is part of the future moving forward. These players are a dime a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Kaleta can fill the kaleta role better than reinhart can fill the kaleta role Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 He's at least got another ten games in him before the next injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulFuture Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I don't believe Kaleta will be anything special coming back. He's a local product, and we should support him based upon that. He's living his dream, there is no harm in each of us living it through him by supporting him for this season. Will he turn us around? No Is it something that we, as fans, will be interested in, meaning his come back story line?, Yes Let's just have fun this season with what little we can. It couldn't do any harm, and I don't see Patrick Kaleta as a long term member of this team unless his transformation is complete to the new NHL philosophy on his style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I don't believe Kaleta will be anything special coming back. He's a local product, and we should support him based upon that. He's living his dream, there is no harm in each of us living it through him by supporting him for this season. Will he turn us around? No Is it something that we, as fans, will be interested in, meaning his come back story line?, Yes Let's just have fun this season with what little we can. It couldn't do any harm, and I don't see Patrick Kaleta as a long term member of this team unless his transformation is complete to the new NHL philosophy on his style of play. I respect and appreciate and even agree with your post. But the Patty Kaleta I saw in the pre season game for the first time coming back from injury tells me clearly, He is who he is. He will be injured or suspended within ten games on his return. I would love for him to fulfill his role on this team, in this league forever. I think he will show he is just not capable of all of that. I love him but can't see him surviving without rule changes or self changes. And I see neither happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) We forget that Kaleta is a fast skater, defensively sound, eager to go to the net and get dirty in the corners, an ideal pest, an excellent PK man, and has enough skill to score goals. There are not very many players like this on the roster, when the team actually needs more of this type. He is a prototypical Ted Nolan player, and a loyal warrior for his team mates and, perhaps most importantly, the fans. He's also reckless and prone to mental lapses. His body has suffered from his game. I wish he stays around long enough to pass on his passion to the new guys as they come up. I just don't see that happening right now. Edited November 1, 2014 by sizzlemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 He's playing tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 He's playing tomorrow. Woohoo! I guess he found a solution to the "vision" problem (brightness issue)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 But can he play center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 He's playing tomorrow. That's cool. Road game, old friends. I suspect he will play a toned down game. Somewhat. But if I'm betting, Saturday night at home against Toronto, injured or suspension coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 That's cool. Road game, old friends. I suspect he will play a toned down game. Somewhat. But if I'm betting, Saturday night at home against Toronto, injured or suspension coming. Lets hope a supsension, let him take out that ###### clarkson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 over/under on the number of games Kaleta plays before being suspended or injured? 7.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 over/under on the number of games Kaleta plays before being suspended or injured? 7.5? 0.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 0.6 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 over/under on the number of games Kaleta plays before being suspended or injured? 7.5? Under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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