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Jiri Kulich

Center · Buffalo Sabres

2022 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 28 (#28) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 10:00 PM ET @ Golden Knights

MSG-B, Scripps Sports

Age 216'1"193 lbsShoots LeftKadan, CZE

Current Season

GP

12

Goals

3

Assists

2

Points

5

+/-

-4

S%

15.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Nov 1vs WSH0000111:19
Oct 30@ BOS0000118:05
Oct 28vs CBJ000-1119:56
Oct 25@ TOR011+1115:24
Oct 24vs TOR112+3116:50

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$887K

Total Value

$2.66M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
Kulich Unlikely to Return This Season

Jiri Kulich's season hangs in the balance as whispers from the front office suggest he won't lace up again this year. The young forward's prolonged absence tests his team's depth at a critical juncture with playoffs looming. Buffalo's brass knows every day without him alters their calculus heading into the stretch run.

Buffalo Sabres
News
Sabres Scoop: Kulich Clot Update, NTCs, Tough Schedule

Buffalo's young center Jiri Kulich skates under restrictions from that scary blood clot sidelining him since November, with his next evaluation looming in early March to gauge if he ramps up for the stretch drive. Coach Lindy Ruff eyes conditioning amid no-trade clauses kicking in for guys like Jordan Greenway, Josh Norris, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, giving GM Jarmo Kekalainen some offseason chess moves while the deadline pressure mounts for offense.

Buffalo Sabres

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Jiri Kulich's stats this season?
Jiri Kulich has 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 12 games this season.
What team does Jiri Kulich play for?
Jiri Kulich is a forward for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Jiri Kulich's contract?
Jiri Kulich has a cap hit of $0.89M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Jiri Kulich drafted?
Jiri Kulich was drafted in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 28 (28 overall).
Where is Jiri Kulich from?
Jiri Kulich is 21 years old and was born in Kadan, CZE.