stenbaro Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Stafford is still on the roster, correct? That says it all...
sabresfan36 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 this move probably makes the organization look better around the nhl, but certainly is going to anger people in buffalo waiving a hometown player who plays hard every game
Iron Crotch Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I don't like it. Kaleta can be an effective player when he wants to be. He has speed and isn't bad defensively. And, at this point I don't have much faith in anything Darcy does. Someone will pick up Kaleta, I'm guessing.
IKnowPhysics Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Even if it's warranted, etc, it's kind of tough to watch. From this morning's article: “I’m just going to try and infuse some energy in the lineup and bring hard work, hard work and hard work,” Kaleta said. “Try to play passionate and like I said bring some hard work.”
DR HOLLIDAY Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I don't like it. Kaleta can be an effective player when he wants to be. He has speed and isn't bad defensively. And, at this point I don't have much faith in anything Darcy does. Someone will pick up Kaleta, I'm guessing. I feel the same way, I like him on the PK and the game always matter to him. But his lack of control really creates bad situations. Then again if we are going to suck so hard this year, why not goon it up a little.
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 The Sabres knew his next suspension was just a matter of time and they didn't want a roster spot wasted with him ineligible to play.
Drunkard Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Sad to hear it as he's been one of my favorite players for years. He may have made some questionable hits over the years but no one can doubt his effort and grit. Hopefully he clears waivers so he can stay within the organization. I'd hate to see him get picked up by a team like Boston or Philly but I bet he'd have a much longer leash on a (to quote Eleven) "most favored" team like the Boston Massholes.
the415 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Beyond dumb. Why? One of only a small handful of guys on this miserable team that you could depend on to give 100% on every shift. Excellent on the PK. Blocks shots with abandon. Draws penalties. Hits. Fights. Agitates. Bleeds blue and gold. Pretty much the perfect fourth line player, and his effort and heart are exactly what this team needs more of. If you're actually trying to be "harder to play against," you don't waive Kaleta.
Ross Rhea Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Darcy is a effing clown. Kaleta is a heart and sole player who is great on the PK and will go to war over and over and over for his teammates. There are plenty of guys in the league who play a similar style, they just are not trying to be run out of the league like Shannasuck and Bettfart are trying to do to Kaleta. IF Shanasuck punished everyone equal there would be a lot of guys with a very similar history as Kaleta, therefor they wouldn't be trying to make an example of Kaleta. JMO of course. I bet he doesn't last 12 hours on waivers without being picked up.
deluca67 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Is the assumption this decision was Regier's? We'll have to wait and see what happens to Scott when his suspension is up. I have to wonder if this came down from Pegula. Kaleta and Scott's suspensions have been huge embarrassments for the franchise.
Ross Rhea Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Will Kaleta be reunited with Ruff....Hmmm...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Will Kaleta be reunited with Ruff....Hmmm... Let's get real. No other NHL is going to pick up Kaleta when one false move will result in a major suspension of 20+ games.
darksabre Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Let's get real. No other NHL is going to pick up Kaleta when one false move will result in a major suspension of 20+ games. I suspect this will be the case. I'll enjoy him in Rochester though.
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I suspect this will be the case. I'll enjoy him in Rochester though. To your point: @kevinoDandC The AHL is usually where players grow & develop. Patrick Kaleta will be joining the #Amerks to reinvent his game: http://on.rocne.ws/1gjks8N
Eleven Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Is the assumption this decision was Regier's? We'll have to wait and see what happens to Scott when his suspension is up. I have to wonder if this came down from Pegula. Kaleta and Scott's suspensions have been huge embarrassments for the franchise. Bill Hoppe @BillHoppeNHL1m I've never seen a prepared statement from Darcy Regier worded so strongly.
JJFIVEOH Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 The league got what they wanted. Next...............
lalalalalaFontaine Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Bottom line, the Sabres caved to national media pressure. Apparently it's more important to them what the Milbury's and Pierre McGuire's of the world believe than their OWN fans!! No doubt the guy plays on the edge, but he give 110% every shift.
wnyguy Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 Say what you want about Kaleta but he is probably the only guy in that locker room who loved to play for the Buffalo Sabres.
Eleven Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I just can't find it in me to feel strongly one way or the other about this.
Weave Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I don't understand the negative emotion. This guy has the skating skills to be a valuable checking line forward but he committed to a game that was controversial at best. the Sabres are trying to do something most every other team in the league wouldn't do, try to teach him to play a different game, a game that would make him of value to anyone in the league. I find it commendable. I just can't find it in me to feel strongly one way or the other about this. I'm in the same boat. His game as it currently stands is all too replaceable. Hell, Corey Tropp is about to show us just how replaceable it is. and lets face it, who the hell is Corey tropp, really?
deluca67 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I don't understand the negative emotion. This guy has the skating skills to be a valuable checking line forward but he committed to a game that was controversial at best. the Sabres are trying to do something most every other team in the league wouldn't do, try to teach him to play a different game, a game that would make him of value to anyone in the league. I find it commendable. I'm in the same boat. His game as it currently stands is all too replaceable. Hell, Corey Tropp is about to show us just how replaceable it is. and lets face it, who the hell is Corey tropp, really? It's like the John Scott situation. It's more about the crest that it is the player. It feeds into the paranoia that some fans have about the NHL wanting to "get" certain players only because they wear a Sabre uniform.
billsrcursed Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I don't understand the negative emotion. This guy has the skating skills to be a valuable checking line forward but he committed to a game that was controversial at best. the Sabres are trying to do something most every other team in the league wouldn't do, try to teach him to play a different game, a game that would make him of value to anyone in the league. I find it commendable. I'm in the same boat. His game as it currently stands is all too replaceable. Hell, Corey Tropp is about to show us just how replaceable it is. and lets face it, who the hell is Corey tropp, really? I'm shocked so many people just assume he won't get picked up.
lalalalalaFontaine Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 I don't understand the negative emotion. This guy has the skating skills to be a valuable checking line forward but he committed to a game that was controversial at best. the Sabres are trying to do something most every other team in the league wouldn't do, try to teach him to play a different game, a game that would make him of value to anyone in the league. I find it commendable. IMO this has more to do with the Sabres succumbing to media, league, Milbury pressure than "doing what's best" for Kaleta.
Hoss Posted November 2, 2013 Report Posted November 2, 2013 It was coming before the most recent suspension. I just didn't think there was room for Kaleta AND Tropp on this team.
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