Sabres Re-Sign Jochen Hecht

[Podollan]

BUFFALO, N.Y. --- Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that center Jochen Hecht has agreed to terms on a one-year contract.

Hecht (6'1", 198 lbs., 6/21/77) played in 22 games in 2011-12 and tallied eight points (4+4). The Mannheim, Germany tied his career-best mark with a three-game goal streak from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

Acquired from Edmonton in a trade prior to the 2002-03 season, Hecht has recorded 331 points (133+198) in 566 regular-season games as a member of the Sabres. As the longest-tenured player on the team's roster, Hecht ranks 20th in franchise history in games played, goals and points. He leads all active Sabres with a career plus/minus rating of plus-94, ranking him 23rd among all active NHL players.

[Ciccarelli]

Bah, don't like this signing. He sucks and will only take away playing time from Scott, McCormick or Foligno. Knowing Lindy Ruffy he will certainly prefer Hecht over some toughness.

[ValJamesRules]

I have mixed emotions. He's a decent defensive forward and will help on special teams, but enough already with this guy. Buffalo is supposed to have some good young talent, give them a damn shot. I read on another board that he was signed just to help cover McCormick's spot until his finger fully heals.

[gdameo]

Originally Posted by ValJamesRules

I have mixed emotions. He's a decent defensive forward and will help on special teams, but enough already with this guy. Buffalo is supposed to have some good young talent, give them a damn shot. I read on another board that he was signed just to help cover McCormick's spot until his finger fully heals.

I didn't like it at first but when I read this article - it changed my mind.

Check it out:

http://wgr550.com/Why-the-Hecht-Not-...se-fo/15250514

[shaud19]

Originally Posted by gdameo

I didn't like it at first but when I read this article - it changed my mind.

Check it out:

http://wgr550.com/Why-the-Hecht-Not-...se-fo/15250514

Originally Posted by ValJamesRules

I have mixed emotions. He's a decent defensive forward and will help on special teams, but enough already with this guy. Buffalo is supposed to have some good young talent, give them a damn shot. I read on another board that he was signed just to help cover McCormick's spot until his finger fully heals.

I didn't know McCormick and Gerbe were injured. How long are they out?

*If* healthy he's a high production player. It was an interesting stat Hecht is second in puck possession, that comes as a surprise.

[NameyMD]

nazi scum