Sabres ink Kaleta

[dash]

Can't say I'm a fan of the guy, but they seem to like him in Buffalo...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 31, 2012)—- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has agreed to terms with forward Patrick Kaleta on a new, 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).

A Buffalo native, Kaleta was drafted by the Sabres in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He made his first appearance with the team in the 2006-07 season and has since played in 267 games, tallying 50 points (26+24) and 434 PIM.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

I'm not sure what role he has with the Sabres with Ott coming on board.

Trying to re-invent themselves as league pests maybe?

Anyhow, glad to see them do something other than just signing more Rochester guys.

Next up: re-sign Tyler Ennis to a long-term deal.

 

[dash]

Next up: trade Tyler Ennis to the Flames for Greg Nemisz and Anton Babchuk

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[DChero]

Can't say I'm a fan of the guy, but they seem to like him in Buffalo...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 31, 2012)—- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has agreed to terms with forward Patrick Kaleta on a new, 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).

A Buffalo native, Kaleta was drafted by the Sabres in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He made his first appearance with the team in the 2006-07 season and has since played in 267 games, tallying 50 points (26+24) and 434 PIM.

Did they just use his birthday as a stat?

 

[sbb122]

Did they just use his birthday as a stat?

Nah, that's 6 headbutts connected, 8 headbutts attempted, and 86 games a season (pre-season included) he turtles like a coward...

/I kid Sabres fans

 

[buffhockey]

I'm not sure what role he has with the Sabres with Ott coming on board.

Trying to re-invent themselves as league pests maybe?

Anyhow, glad to see them do something other than just signing more Rochester guys.

Next up: re-sign Tyler Ennis to a long-term deal.

Yes!

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

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Sorry dash, but I don't even think Regier is stupid enough to let that happen.

Although, he's signed a half dozen AHLers with nary a peep about Ennis this off-season, so maybe I'm giving him too much credit