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Dan Bylsma is going to give Patrick Kaleta every chance to make the Sabres’ roster - unless the coach kills him first. Given Bylsma’s feelings, that’s entirely possible.
Kaleta has long inspired passionate responses in people. While the reception is usually positive in Buffalo, Kaleta’s reputation ranges from sewer rat to firing-squad candidate in other hockey cities.
During Bylsma’s nine seasons in the Penguins’ organization, he coached against Kaleta often. They’re on the same team now, but competitive feelings die hard.
“I have a hard time not wanting to kill him,” Bylsma said Saturday with a quick, pained laugh.