BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Buffalo Sabres center Jochen Hecht is doubtful for Saturday's game against the New York Rangers because of a pulled leg muscle. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Hecht was day-to-day. Hecht likely got hurt late in Buffalo's 5-1 win over Toronto on Thursday night after playing more than 18 minutes. Hecht, the captain for February, ranks fifth on the team with 37 points, but has been held without a point the past five games. Centers Paul Gaustad and Derek Roy and left wing Thomas Vanek participated in Buffalo's pre-game skate Saturday after missing Friday's practice. They should be available to play against the Rangers. The surging Sabres, 10-2-2 in their last 14 games, called up forward Marc-Andre Gragnani from their AHL affiliate in Rochester to replace injured forward Michael Ryan, who is out with a groin injury. Gragnani will likely make his NHL debut on Saturday.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
