Jochen Hecht returned to action on Saturday January 28.

Jochen Hecht was not able to play on Tuesday after participating briefly in the morning skate because he was diagnosed with a concussion. This is the second time this season he has been sidelined with a concussion and it's his third in less than a year. "He's not good," coach Lindy Ruff said after Tuesday's shootout win over New Jersey. "He's got concussion symptoms. Wasn't feeling bad [Monday]. He took a hit from [T.J.] Oshie in St. Louis, kind of an elbow - and came off [Tuesday] and he was a mess. He couldn't focus. Emotionally, he was really unstable. He's in a tough place right now. We're worried. ... To come off and be the way he was tells you that there's something wrong." Hecht missed the first 20 games of 2011-12 with a concussion, so the Sabres will likely be guarded when it comes to his return.

Jochen Hecht scored in a 3-1 loss Friday night. Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville each registered an assist on the Sabres' lone goal.

The Buffalo Sabres got Jochen Hecht back from a lower-body injury on Monday night against Washington. He missed six games with the ailment, but was solid during his 12:30 of ice time. Hecht picked up an assist and one shot on goal in the contest. He has been limited to nine games this season due to injuries, but has four points and a plus-5 rating when he's been healthy.

Jochen Hecht returned to action on Monday December 26.

Jochen Hecht (lower body) is ready to return to the Sabres' lineup. Hecht will play in his first game since December 9th on Monday. He has been limited to just eight contests this season.

Jochen Hecht has not been able to make much progress from his lower-body injury, which is believed to be a leg or foot issue. "He still can't do anything so he's going to be a while," coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday. Hecht has been sidelined since Dec. 9 after he was hit by a shot against Florida.

Jochen Hecht's lower body injury is expected to be a short term problem. Hecht didn't make his season debut until November 23rd because of a concussion. He lasted just eight games before suffering a lower body injury while blocking a shot on Friday.

Jochen Hecht suffered a lower body injury while blocking a shot on Friday. Hecht didn't make his season debut until November 23rd because of a concussion. He has three goals and no assists in eight games in 2011-12.

Jochen Hecht didn't practice on Monday, but he is projected to be available for Wednesday's home game versus the Flyers. He suffered what appears to be a minor injury after winning a faceoff with nine seconds to go in Saturday's 3-2 win over Nashville. We will let you know if his status changes.