Retirement
Jochen Hecht announced his retirement from the NHL after Friday night's game
Hecht had 463 points in 833 games with the Sabres, Oilers, and Blues.
Jochen Hecht News
Jochen Hecht is coming back to Buffalo.
Hecht was let go following a premature ending to last season due to a concussion. After convincing management that he has overcome those issues through play in Germany, Hecht will be back to provide much needed depth for the Sabres.
#Sabres Jochen Hecht (concussion) practicing in normal white jersey (has shed the red non-contact jersey) #Buffalo
Hecht taking contact is definitely a good sign. Nevertheless, he is not expected to play again this season. Hecht scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
#Sabres Nathan Gerbe out in red today w/Pat Kaleta and Jochen Hecht.
Hecht filling in on line rushes is a good sign. Nevertheless, he is not expected to play again this season. Hecht scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
Hecht in red again today, centering 29 & 23. Roy not taking part in the skate. --^ks
Hecht filling in on line rushes is a good sign. Nevertheless, he is not expected to play again this season. Hecht scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
TAMPA, Fla. – Jochen Hecht is trying to recover from his third concussion in the past year. He’s approaching 35 years old.
Hecht remains out indefinitely and probably won't play again during the regular season.
Jochen Hecht also out now in red jersey.
Hecht is out indefinitely due to his most recent concussion. He scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
Jochen Hecht had his neck procedure, seems like it's wait and see.
Hecht is out indefinitely due to his most recent concussion. He scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
Hecht having a procedure done on his neck. Ruff said his season not over yet.
Hecht is out indefinitely due to his most recent concussion. He scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
McNabb and Hecht on IR
Don't expect much from Hecht this season. He remains out indefinitely with his second concussion in a calendar year.
#Sabres Ruff said Jochen Hecht has good+bad days+will miss period of time. "He’s frustrated ... He kind of broke down with the whole thing."
Don't expect much from Hecht this season. He remains out indefinitely with his second concussion in a calendar year.
Hecht is suffering from concussion symptoms again. Started feeling it today
Hecht is now out indefinitely with a concussion. In the meantime, the Sabres will dress seven defensemen. He scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
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55 back with 26 and 29
Hecht moves back up to the top line. The veteran has four goals and seven points over 19 games after missing most of the first quarter with a concussion.
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23 55 21
Hecht will start tonight's game on the second line. He has four goals and seven points through 18 games played.
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Vanek, Hecht and Pominville all in same color jersey for gameday skate #Sabres
Expect Hecht to center the top line tonight. He has three goals over eight games.
#Sabres Hecht should start practicing next week.
Hecht has been battling through injuries all season, playing in only eight of the Sabres 34 games. His three goals could indicate he has something left in the tank.
Asked if Hecht broke a bone as he's still not ready. Ruff said it's more complicated than that?
Doesn't sound like Hecht will be playing any time soon. The Mannheim, West Germany native scored three goals in eight games primarily centering the top line.
Lindy doesn't think Jochen Hecht will be long term.
After centering the top line for a few games, Hecht sits out tonight. He had three goals in eight games prior to getting hurt.
#Sabres Jochen Hecht's day-to-day. It's not related to his concussion. He was hurt on the last shift of Saturday's game.
Hecht did not skate today but could get back into the lineup by Wednesday. He has three goals in six games while centering the top line.
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Thomas Vanek-Jochen Hecht-Jason Pominville
With all the injuries, Hecht will continue to center the top line. The German forward failed to register a point in his first game.