The Sabres have recalled Hackett from AHL Rochester, the team's official site reports.
The Sabres have recalled Hackett from AHL Rochester, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:
Michal Neuvirth suffered a lower-body injury over the break, necessitating a call-up. Hackett, 24, is fighting for an NHL job but faces an uphill battle after a subpar 2013-14 season that also saw him suffer a serious ACL injury. He's only recently returned and in three AHL games has a 1-2-0 record, 3.10 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage. He's still trying to get back in the groove and will serve as Enroth's backup. Hackett is a risky play, considering his performance thus far and the Sabres' struggles. This gives the net to Andrey Makarov and Nathan Lieuwen in the AHL.