Recalled/Assigned: Matt Hackett recalled from Rochester on emergency basis

[sabrefan27]

I'm just asking, I haven't been following him at all to know how he's been playing.

He's created a discussion amongst Amerks fans if he's the worst goalie of the last 20 years or so. I don't think he is, but he's basically been that bad.

 

[Myllz]

He's created a discussion amongst Amerks fans if he's the worst goalie of the last 20 years or so. I don't think he is, but he's basically been that bad.

He'll fit right in, then.

 

[McCauleyChirps]

He'll fit right in, then.

Yeah, when does he start? Edmonton would be a good first game.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

My god. This IS the cluster****. Sign me up to play where Makarov and Knapp came from to play G. At this rate I'll get to the Sabres at some point...

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

good ole Matt "cant" Hackett

 

[couture23]

Yeah, when does he start? Edmonton would be a good first game.

He will start against Edmonton.

Buffalo Sabres ‏@BuffaloSabres 13m
Nolan says Hackett will start in Edmonton. Neuvirth likely not ready until Vancouver. - KS

 

[McCauleyChirps]

I was being sarcastic but... OK!

 

[Chad Thundercock]

Cool. Watch Hackett have a great game too, though.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

3/19: TBN Matt Hackett Audio <4:04>

 

[Konix]

The tank is real.

 

[Ruckus007]

He will start against Edmonton.

Buffalo Sabres ‏@BuffaloSabres 13m
Nolan says Hackett will start in Edmonton. Neuvirth likely not ready until Vancouver. - KS

Uh, neat.

 

[sabres4ever]

I think the tank has already been guaranteed.

Now, let's get John Scott in some goalie gear!

 

[Konix]

 

[dire wolf]

I think the tank has already been guaranteed.

Now, let's get John Scott in some goalie gear!

Murray did say he likes big goalies

 

[NotABadPeriod]

He will start against Edmonton.

Buffalo Sabres ‏@BuffaloSabres 13m
Nolan says Hackett will start in Edmonton. Neuvirth likely not ready until Vancouver. - KS

I'm expecting a tire fire. Then again, I'd expect that of pretty much any goalie behind this team.

 

[Chainshot]

Given how his season has gone in Rochester, I have been pleasantly surprised by how he has played against NHL shooters.

 

[timnsr72]

Given how his season has gone in Rochester, I have been pleasantly surprised by how he has played against NHL shooters.

I kinda get the feeling that he realized this may be his last shot at landing a NHL position, so he wants to impress.

 

[Jim Bob]

I kinda get the feeling that he realized this may be his last shot at landing a NHL position, so he wants to impress.

Or shooters don't have a book on him yet....

 

[flyingpig]

Seemed very composed and in control of his movement last night, for the bit I saw, which happened to include both goals.

 

[RazielMoshman]

I'm really impressed so far, as i said in the GBU. I'm interested to find out what everyone thinks to be honest though. Neuvirth and Hackett seems like a combination I'd be happy with next season. What's everyone else's opinion based on this small sample size? Twice his played and twice his been man of the match.

 

[EichHart]

Given how his season has gone in Rochester, I have been pleasantly surprised by how he has played against NHL shooters.

Agreed. Until Lieuwen can fix that five hole problem Hackett is the better goalie.

 

[Jim Bob]

Agreed. Until Lieuwen can fix that five hole problem Hackett is the better goalie.

2 games for each is too early to call, for me.

 

[Mit Yarrum]

2 games for each is too early to call, for me.

Agreed.

If I had to choose one to stay up, it would be Hackett due to professional experience.

 

[B U F F A L O]

Hackett looked 10x better in the MTL game than he did in EDM. Even though he got the win in EDM, he was shaky as hell. I was laughing at his style and mannerisms. Maybe he was really nervous.

But seriously, he looked alright last night. Very calm.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Or shooters don't have a book on him yet....

This. I still think he doesn't even become a back up in this league, but I'd be pleasantly surprised if he did.