Jochen Hecht sustained a bit of setback in his recovery from a concussion that will keep him out of Tuesday's exhibition game against his former team, Adler Mannheim. "I worked a little hard last week, and I had some headaches. I'm going to take a step back again," he said. "I was looking forward to this all summer. The way it has worked out is disappointing, but that's the way it is. I've got to get healthy for the season." The Mannheim native didn't practice on Monday, but he did join his teammates at the end of the session to skate in front of the fans in attendance. We'll keep you posted on Hecht's status for Buffalo's regular season opener on Friday.

Jochen Hecht (concussion) appears doubtful to participate in Buffalo's opening game. The concussion, which was suffered September 18th, was a result of getting struck in the face by Shaone Morrisonn's helmet. Hecht skated with the team for the first time on Friday wearing a non-contact jersey. He played with little intensity, making it a long shot he will participate in any preseason games. Stay tuned for any progress here.

Jochen Hecht (undisclosed) practiced with the Sabres on Friday, but he was wearing a non-contact jersey. The bad news is he still won't be healthy in time for Tuesday's exhibition game in his hometown of Mannheim, Germany. "Any time you're back out it's a good sign, so hopefully he progresses," coach Lindy Ruff said. "I would say the answer for Tuesday is no. He hasn't been involved in any practices of any level, and I wouldn't consider that an option." We'll keep you posted.

Jochen Hecht (undisclosed) is not practicing with the rest of the Sabres. Hecht might be suffering from a concussion, but that hasn't been confirmed. The good news is he did skate after the Sabres' practice on Thursday. We'll keep you posted.

Jochen Hecht may miss the start of the regular season due to a possible concussion. "It's a possibility, a small amount of concern right now," said coach Lindy Ruff. "I wouldn't think we'll put it that we're there yet." The Sabres have not confirmed what he is suffering from, but it has kept him out of practice and it's suspected to be concussion-related. Ruff did say that Hecht will accompany the team on their trip to Europe where they are scheduled to play Adler Mannheim in Germany on Oct. 4 in a preseason match-up. Stay tuned.

Jochen Hecht won't take part in any of Buffalo's preseason games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday due to a hip injury. Hecht had stitches after colliding with Shaone Morrisonn. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres were taking precautionary measures and that Hecht should skate next week. We'll keep you posted.

Sabres forward Jochen Hecht missed another practice after being clipped in the mouth Sunday. While Brad Boyes returned to practice after missing a couple of days, Hecht remained out Tuesday. It's just a matter of healing time for injuries of this nature and they are of no concern to coach Lindy Ruff.