Kaleta (knee) will return to the Sabres lineup on Thursday.
Kaleta has missed the last 18 games after getting a bone chip removed from his knee. Kaleta has three assists and 32 PIMS in 33 games this season.
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Patrick Kaleta News
Kaleta will have surgery on his lower-body injury; out 4-6 weeks.
Kaleta will undergo minor surgery on a lower-body injury and will miss at least one month. Kaleta is often injured and is not much of a fantasy asset.
Kaleta will be out for “a little while” with a lower-body injury.
Kaleta played in the previous 21 games, but missed Sunday’s game vs. the Flyers. With Kaleta out, the Sabres recalled Johan Larson and he re-entered the lineup.
Waiver Move
The Sabres have placed Patrick Kaleta on waivers.
Kaleta just finished serving his 10-game suspension. He has a bad history of questionable hits and decisions.
Suspension
Gary Bettman has upheld Kaleta's 10 game suspension.
Kaleta has no fantasy relevance.
Suspension
Patrick Kaleta gets a 10 game suspension for his hit on Columbus defenseman Jack Johnson.
Kaleta is eligible to return on November 2nd in Anaheim.
Suspension
Buffalo Sabres right wing Patrick Kaleta will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for an incident against the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night.
Kaleta was offered the opportunity for an in-person hearing as required by provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for any suspension that can exceed five games. At 3:10 of the first period, Kaleta collided with Columbus defenseman Jack Johnson near the boards just inside the Buffalo zone. No penalty was assessed for the hit.
Patrick Kaleta is out after getting hurt blocking a shot Friday,
The injury will give Grigorenko a chance to return to the lineup.
Line Change
Kaleta’s five-game suspension is over and he is eligible to return Sunday against the Capitals, but interim head coach Ron Rolston has decided to make Kaleta a healthy scratch.
The Sabres are expected to use the same four forward lines that played together in Saturday’s 4-3 OT loss to Ottawa
Suspension
Five game suspension for BUF's Patrick Kaleta.
Kaleta hit Brad Richards from behind in yesterday's game and because he is a repeat offender he receives a steep suspension. Kaleta will also forfeit $76,219.25 in salary.
Line Change
Kaleta skating on a line with 8 & 22 at morning skate in DC today.--^ks
Kaleta should play on the fourth line tonight. The gritty winger has five goals and 10 points with 114 PIM.
Gerbe and Kaleta cleared and could go tomorrow
Kaleta should return to the lineup this week. The gritty winger has five goals and 10 points with 114 PIM.
Kaleta is the injured #Sabres forward. He's the only one on the ice right now and has a red (non-contact) jersey.
Doesn't sound like Kaleta will play tonight. The gritty winger has five goals and 10 points with 114 PIM.
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Kaleta was moved back down to the fourth line. He has five goals and 10 points in 55 games.
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Vanek and Kaleta in.
Look for Kaleta to stay in the lineup. The agitator has five goals and 10 points with 110 PIM in 53 games.
Line Change
#Sabres Pat Kaleta's on the ice this morning.
Kaleta has been banged-up as of late so seeing him on the ice is a good sign. The agitator has five goals and 10 points with 110 PIM in 53 games.
Line Change
Lindy said Vanek and Kaleta will be game-time decisions. #Sabres
Kaleta is banged up and could play tonight. He has five goals and 10 points with 110 PIM in 52 games.
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Kaleta and Sekera also missing for #Sabres.
Kaleta could be taking a maintenance day. He has five goals and 10 points with 110 PIM in 52 games.
Line Change
Kaleta appears to be ok. Taking regular turns on line rushes at today's skate. --^ks
Kaleta gave it the old college try last night but still left the game early. However, it sounds like he probably plays tonight. In 30 games, the agitator has three goals and five points with 60 PIM.
Ruff says Kaleta is "90%" for Saturday
Kaleta gave it the old college try last night but still left the game early. He's questionable for Saturday's game. In 30 games, the agitator has three goals and five points with 60 PIM.
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