Jiri Kulich

20-Year-Old CenterC

2024 Stats

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9

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

Taken with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, Kulich got his first taste of NHL action when he registered a shot and a hit over 14:53 of ice time Nov. 25, but where he really turned some heads last season was in the AHL. He provided 45 points, including a team-high 27 goals, in 57 outings with Rochester. The 20-year-old is entering training camp with a shot of making the Sabres' Opening Night roster, and even if he falls short of that position, it wouldn't be surprising to see Kulich end up with the Sabres at some point during 2024-25 as an injury replacement. Read Past Outlooks

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Shoots Left

Height 6'1"

DOB 4/14/2004

Born Kadan, Czech Republic

Drafted 1st Rd, #28 Overall in 2022

BUF

Scores once but can't strike twice

CBuffalo Sabres

January 25, 2025

Kulich scored a goal on seven shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

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Kulich gave the Sabres a 2-1 lead in the second period, but that was the last goal that counted for his team. He was involved in a net-front scramble in the third, but he kicked the puck into the net on a play that didn't hold up under video review. Kulich has four points over his last four outings and appears to be doing fairly well in a top-line role at even strength. He's now at nine goals, four assists, 81 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-1 rating through 35 contests overall.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
14:18
Average Power Play TOI:
1:30
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:02

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Racks up three points in win

CBuffalo Sabres

January 21, 2025

Kulich scored a goal on three shots, dished two assists and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

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BUF

Removed from IR

CBuffalo Sabres

January 20, 2025

Kulich (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

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BUF

Doubtful for Friday's game

CBuffalo Sabres

Lower Body

January 16, 2025

Kulich (lower body) is doubtful for Friday's game against Pittsburgh, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

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BUF

Closing in on return

CBuffalo Sabres

Lower Body

January 15, 2025

Kulich (lower body), who won't play Wednesday against the Hurricanes, could return as early as Friday against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

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BUF

Is week-to-week

CBuffalo Sabres

Lower Body

January 8, 2025

Kulich (lower body) is week-to-week, head coach Lindy Ruff told Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday. The 20-year-old forward was put on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

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BUF

Might miss Thursday's game

CBuffalo Sabres

January 8, 2025

Kulich is likely to miss at least Thursday's game against Ottawa due to a lower-body injury, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Wednesday.

ANALYSIS
Kulich left Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Washington due to the injury. He has seven goals and nine points over 31 appearances in 2024-25. Buffalo recalled Tyson Kozak from AHL Rochester on Wednesday, which might be an indication that the Sabres don't expect to have Kulich for at least a little bit. If that's the case, Kozak will likely draw into the lineup Thursday as a member of the bottom six.

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