Buffalo Sabres-New York Islanders: The Flu Hits the Sabres Lineup Hard

Ron Van Lew by Scribe Written on October 31, 2009
BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 3:  Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres looks on during warm-up prior to the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at HSBC Arena on October 3, 2009 in Buffalo, New York. The Canadiens defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) Rick Stewart/Getty Images

It seems as every team is now at battle with the flu early this season, and the Buffalo Sabres are no different.

First to come down with the virus was forward Clarke Macarthur who found a way to play through it. Last night center Paul Gaustad was out of the Sabres lineup with the same illness. And now rumor has it that Patrick Kaleta has become the next victim.

On a night that has been set aside for tricks or treats, it seems it is only tricks that the Sabres are going to get.

Defenseman/part time forward Nathen Paetsch has been penciled in to fill in for the absence of Kaleta. Andrej Sekera is rumored to also be ready to go and will more than likely be on a line with Steve Montador.

The fourth line of Buffalo has been a pillar of strength this season. And with any luck this will not change due to the nasty trick played on the Buffalo Sabres.

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