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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.

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