Kaleta was questionable before today's game but managed to stay in the lineup. He was later seen in the locker room favoring his leg. In 30 games, the agitator has three goals and five points with 60 PIM.
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Expect Kaleta to play on his usual line with Paul Gaustad and Nathan Gerbe. The agitator has three points in his last three games.
Sounds like Kaleta will draw back in and play on the third line. The agitator last played on December 4th.
Sounds like Kaleta will draw back in and play on the third line. The agitator last played on December 4th.
Kaleta has been day-to-day for a few weeks now but unable to play. Don't hold your breath on the agitator drawing back in tomorrow.
With Kaleta still out of the lineup, expect Matt Ellis to get back in or for Lindy Ruff to dress seven d-men.
Check back tomorrow on Kaleta's status. The agitator could draw back into the lineup on the fourth line, moving a defender into the press box.
With Kaleta still out, look for enforcer Cody McCormick to remain in the lineup. Kaleta has played in only 17 of 30 games this season.
Colin Stuart was sent back to the AHL following Saturday's game so Kaleta could take his place on the fourth line.
Kaleta will not partake in this weekend's festivities so keep him on your bench.
Kaleta won't play on back-to-back games. The physical forward has two goals and 34 PIM in 17 games this season.
Doesn't look like the team will re-call another forward as either Kaleta or Ennis could return to the lineup. Stay tuned for a further update on their status.
Doesn't sound like Kaleta is healthy enough to play. Despite his physical play, this hit-and-run artist has never topped 89 PIM.
Kaleta is not healthy enough to play tonight. Bench him if you own him.
Look for Kaleta to draw back into the lineup on the fourth line. Despite his physical play, this hit-and-run artist has never topped 89 PIM.
Look for Kaleta to draw back into the lineup on the fourth line. Despite his physical play, this hit-and-run artist has never topped 89 PIM.
Kaleta could have added his unique traits to Wednesday's overtime loss to the Bruins but was unable to play or even practice. Although he is very valuable in energizing the Sabres, Kaleta's talents have never translated to fantasy hockey.
Kaleta did not play tonight despite it being a critical, physical matchup. If he can't get back in, look for the team to make a roster move.
As we expected, Kaleta won't play tonight. If you expected him to drop the gloves, he won't, so bench him.