April 22, 2011 - 11:37 AM
PHILADELPHIA -- The Sabres have just taken the ice for their morning skate, and forward Jochen Hecht is with them for the first time since March 29. More to come following practice.
The Sabres' lines:
Nathan Gerbe-Tim Connolly-Drew Stafford
Thomas Vanek-Paul Gaustad-Patrick Kaleta
Tyler Ennis-Rob Niedermayer-Jason Pominville
Cody McCormick-Brad Boyes-Mike Grier
Chris Butler-Tyler Myers
Marc-Andre Gragnani-Jordan Leopold
Mike Weber-Steve Montador
---John Vogl
John Vogl has been covering the Sabres since 2002-03, an era that has included playoff runs, last-place finishes and three ownership changes. The award-winning writer is the Buffalo chapter chairman for the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.
@BuffNewsVogl | jvogl@buffnews.com
Mike Harrington, a Canisius College graduate who began his career as a News reporter in 1987, is in his sixth season covering the Buffalo Sabres. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and can vouch that exposed flesh freezes instantly when walking in downtown Winnipeg in January.
