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Jiri Kulich News

Buffalo Sabres
Jiri Kulich
Age: 22Position: C
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25%
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39%
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Goals
63%
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20%
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15%
SOG
61%
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Kulich (upper-body) left practice on Friday and is unsure if he will travel on Buffalo's road trip.

Kulich, a 22-year-old Czech forward, has three points (1G / 2A) in eight games, but could miss some time after suffering an upper-body injury at practice. The Sabres return to action on Saturday and it seems unlikely that Kulich will be available.

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Kulich (undisclosed) is expected to return to Buffalo's practice on Saturday.

Kulich only appeared in 12 games with the Sabres in 2025-26 due to injury, but was removed from Thursday's preseason game vs. Detroit for precautionary reasons. The 22-year-old was Buffalo's 2022 1st-round pick (28th overall) and is hoping for a breakout campaign after putting up 18 goals, 29 points, and 154 SOG across 75 GP in the last two seasons. He is expected to return to Sabres' practice on Saturday.

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Kulich (undisclosed) left Thursday's preseason game vs. Detroit for precautionary reasons and did not return.

Kulich only appeared in 12 games with the Sabres in 2025-26 due to injury and was removed from Thursday's preseason game vs. Detroit for precautionary reasons. The 22-year-old was Buffalo's 2022 1st-round pick (28th overall) and is hoping for a breakout campaign after putting up 18 goals, 29 points, and 154 SOG across 75 GP in the last two seasons.

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Kulich (blood clot) expects to be ready for opening night in October.

In 2025-26, Kulich's season was cut short by a blood clot in November. Kulich was playing a key role for the Sabres and had tallied five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games before being shutdown for the season. This summer he said that he feels good and expects to be ready for Opening night on October 1st.

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Kulich (blood clot) has returned to skating and plans to make a return to the NHL eventually.

Kulich suffered a blood clot in early November and was sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. That said, the Sabres received encouraging news that Kulich is trending in the right direction and is expected to return. The 22-year-old Czech forward, the 28th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, has 29 points (18G / 11A) in 75 career games.

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Kulich is dealing with a blood clot issue and is going to miss a significant amount of time.

Kulich did not play on November 8th and was placed on Injured Reserve due to an undisclosed injury, which has now been clarified as a blood clot issue. The 21-year-old Kulich will likely be sidelined for several months, but is expected to return before the end of the season. The second-year Czech forward has five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games this season.

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Kulich (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday after leaving last game with an injury and is doubtful vs. Utah on Tuesday.

Kulich exited Buffalo's most recent game, a 4-3 shootout win over the Washington Capitals, after only 11:19 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 21-year-old Czech forward has five points (3G / 2A) in 12 games this season.

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Kulich (concussion) took full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Senators on Tuesday.

Kulich has missed Buffalo's previous four games due to a concussion but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old Kulich is averaging 14:23 time-on-ice in his first NHL season, scoring 19 points (12G / 7A) in 49 games.

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Kulich (concussion) is a possibility to return vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.

Kulich has missed Buffalo's previous four games due to a concussion but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old Kulich is averaging 14:23 time-on-ice in his first NHL season, scoring 19 points (12G / 7A) in 49 games.

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Kulich (concussion) is expected to be out vs. Boston on Monday.

Kulich only played 8:08 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights due to a concussion and is unlikely to play on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 20-year-old Kulich is averaging 14:23 time-on-ice and has 19 points (12G / 7A) in 49 games this season.

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