If he's lucky they may find room for him in Rochester. Love that he's the hometown guy and all the stuff he does for the community here, but he's just not useful to me on the NHL roster anymore.
- HonkFortheGoose

I almost wrote about that too. Is there a limit to the amount a minor-league contract can be? I don't see him taking a pittance like I imagine those contracts are, but he's probably worth more than any other AHL contract they may have for his charitable presence.

If he's lucky they may find room for him in Rochester. Love that he's the hometown guy and all the stuff he does for the community here, but he's just not useful to me on the NHL roster anymore.
- HonkFortheGoose

he would be fine on the 4th line and second team pk

assuming his head is out of his ass and the contract was under 1 mil

Steve Avery might have had the best stuff in that rotaion, health was an issue though.
- dadeadhead

I thought he was going to be the best of the bunch

I almost wrote about that too. Is there a limit to the amount a minor-league contract can be? I don't see him taking a pittance like I imagine those contracts are, but he's probably worth more than any other AHL contract they may have for his charitable presence.
- stashu

An AHL deal can still be a pretty decent. I was just looking to see how much Ellis signed for, but all I can find is that it's a one year deal. No $$ mentioned in any of the articles.

he would be fine on the 4th line and second team pk

assuming his head is out of his ass and the contract was under 1 mil
- homiedclown

Disagree. He's a human torpedo.

he would be fine on the 4th line and second team pk

assuming his head is out of his ass and the contract was under 1 mil
- homiedclown

I think he has the capability, but I think the refs have it out for him. Plus he misses so much time every year because it's like he's made of glass or something.

Like I said, I like the guy. He does a ton for the community, but our forward ranks are already a huge log jam. I just don't see space for him on the NHL roster unless there's a bunch of injuries.

Yeah, I remembered he was always impressive, but the guy never had the ability to hang in there like Smoltz, Maddux, Glavine, etc.

That rotation was frustrating...especially as a Pirates fan.
- stashu

They had some epic rotations.

Maddux
Glavine
Smoltz
Millwood


Maddux
Glavine
Smoltz
Neagle

I thought he was going to be the best of the bunch
- homiedclown

Arm couldn't hold up.

Disagree. He's a human torpedo.
- Der Kaiser

there is no room on the roster for him


but

if john scott has an nhl contract, there is room for kaleta in the nhl

there is no room on the roster for him


but

if john scott has an nhl contract, there is room for kaleta in the nhl
- homiedclown

There is no room in the nhl for Jon Scott, either. The Coyotes are going full tank this year.

An AHL deal can still be a pretty decent. I was just looking to see how much Ellis signed for, but all I can find is that it's a one year deal. No $$ mentioned in any of the articles.
- HonkFortheGoose

His last contract had him at a 550k NHL salary and a 300k AHL one.

My guess is it's in the 300k-400k range.

there is no room on the roster for him


but

if john scott has an nhl contract, there is room for kaleta in the nhl
- homiedclown

Any team that has Scott on it has major issues.

See Buffalo, SJ, and now Pho/Ari/Que/LV

His last contract had him at a 550k NHL salary and a 300k AHL one.

My guess is it's in the 300k-400k range.
- dadeadhead

Unless it's an NHL deal, there's nowhere to go to find that kind of info. Nobody cares about the salaries of just AHL players, especially since there's no salary cap in the AHL.

Unless it's an NHL deal, there's nowhere to go to find that kind of info. Nobody cares about the salaries of just AHL players, especially since there's no salary cap in the AHL.
- HonkFortheGoose

Like I said he's probably making 300k which is damn good pay.

They had some epic rotations.

Maddux
Glavine
Smoltz
Millwood


Maddux
Glavine
Smoltz
Neagle
- dadeadhead

As a mets fan i remember when they touted generation k that would be better than the braves rotation
Pulsipher
Wilson
Izzy

Unless it's an NHL deal, there's nowhere to go to find that kind of info. Nobody cares about the salaries of just AHL players, especially since there's no salary cap in the AHL.
- HonkFortheGoose

Matt Ellis has made nearly 4 million dollars over the last 7 years...wow.

There is no room in the nhl for Jon Scott, either. The Coyotes are going full tank this year.
- Der Kaiser

Two thoughts...
Don't be hating on Big.John Scott, he was fun too watch on those crappy teams.
MAybe we could trade.Kaleta to AZ for.their 2nd rounder...help them really TANK.

OK neither one was serious just having some fun while waiting in the Dr's office....bored to tears.

Matt Ellis has made nearly 4 million dollars over the last 7 years...wow.
- stashu

My guess would be if they did offer Kaleta something to play in Rochester, he'd probably get somewhere around what Ellis is getting.

As a mets fan i remember when they touted generation k that would be better than the braves rotation
Pulsipher
Wilson
Izzy

- lung3r

Injuries and the transformation of Izzy into one of the dominate closers for the better part of a decade after he left is what doomed them.

Didn't stumble that far
- cabin

Fell asleep on the boat around 10. Drove home at 430. 5 cups of coffee later, I'm 100%.

Wings were smart as (frank).

Kaleta is STILL doing charity work as a Sabre, yet he's not a Sabre....what are the chances he gets some kind of job in the organization rather than a hockey contract?

I don't see any room for him on the team, but he's a solid person in the community for these charity drives and such, so I see the want to keep him around.
- stashu

He's one of those guys who will always call Buffalo home. He's been doing great things in the community for years. I can't imagine him not signing another NHL contract. But if no one wants him, by all means, play for the Amerks. Would be a solid PK leader there.

Fell asleep on the boat around 10. Drove home at 430. 5 cups of coffee later, I'm 100%.

Wings were smart as (frank).
- TheSabresTaco

I can't imagine ever drinking 5 cups of coffee.

Disagree. He's a human torpedo.
- Der Kaiser

Is he a 200' tornado though?

If not, no (frank)s.

I can't imagine ever drinking 5 cups of coffee.
- HonkFortheGoose

Knew you'd like that Goose. You ever see Flight? It's like that, without.. you know.. the cocaine.

He's one of those guys who will always call Buffalo home. He's been doing great things in the community for years. I can't imagine him not signing another NHL contract. But if no one wants him, by all means, play for the Amerks. Would be a solid PK leader there.
- TheSabresTaco

I think the idea of him being in Rochester is kind of intriguing. He can teach the kids how to not end up on the bad side of the refs (since he's found himself in that position far too many times) as well as teach them how important it is to be a member of the community. Could be a good fit.

On a side note, not sure if anyone else saw that he got married last weekend.