Jiri Kulich

20-Year-Old CenterC

2024 Stats

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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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Height 6'1"

DOB 4/14/2004

Born Kadan, Czech Republic

Drafted 1st Rd, #28 Overall in 2022

BUF

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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Kulich has played on the top line in back-to-back contests since returning from a lower-body injury. It didn't lead to any offense for him Monday in Seattle, but he clicked with Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka in Tuesday's contest. This was Kulich's second three-point game in his career, and it ended a five-game slump. He's at eight goals, four helpers, 73 shots on net, 26 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 33 appearances. Kulich is worth considering in fantasy as long as he's in a prominent spot in the lineup, but he's far from an established scorer in his rookie year.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
13:58
Average Power Play TOI:
1:25
Average Short-Handed TOI:
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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

Injured in Monday's victory

CBuffalo Sabres

Lower Body

January 6, 2025

Kulich sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Capitals, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

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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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