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Senators' Nikolay Kulemin: Signs PTO
Nikolay Kulemin inked a professional tryout agreement with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.Kulemin hasn't played in North America since the 2017-18 campaign. He had 13 goals and 25 points in 46 regular-season outings with the KHL's Ufa Salavat Yulayev in 2023-24. At his height in the NHL, Kulemin had 30 goals and 57 points in 82 contests with the Maple Leafs in 2010-11, but at the age of 38, he's unlikely to serve in more than a bottom-six role if he makes the Senators' roster at all.
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Nikolay Kulemin: Inks deal with KHL squad
Nikolay Kulemin will play for Magnitogorsk of the KHL in 2018-19, Arthur Staple of The Athletic New York reports.After sitting out a majority of the season due to a shoulder injury, Kulemin will venture overseas to his hometown, Magnitogorsk, in order to continue his hockey career. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1 anyway. Kulemin had been a bottom-six player for most of his NHL time, only surpassing 30 points once over the last seven seasons for the Islanders and Maple Leafs.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Could have played in postseason
Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) told reporters he would have been ready for the playoffs if the New York Islanders had qualified, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Kulemin's shoulder injury caused him to miss 67 straight games dating back to Nov. 7. In his limited action (13 games), the winger recorded one goal, two helpers and seven shots. A free agent this offseason, the 31-year-old should be capable of reaching the 20-point mark in 2018-19 if he can stay healthy.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Practices Monday
Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) practiced and rotated into the line rushes Monday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.Kulemin wasn't among the changes listed by Coach Doug Weight for Tuesday's lineup, so it's safe to assume he will need to get a few more practices under the belt before being considered for an addition to the lineup. Other than Ross Johnston subbing in for Cal Clutterbuck (migraines), the lines are expected to remain the same for Tuesday's matchup. A more definitive timeline for Kulemin's return should surface as he draws closer to rejoining the lineup.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Expected to return to full practice shortly
Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) is expected to return to a full practice within the next five days, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.Kulemin has been out of the lineup since undergoing shoulder surgery in mid-November. His return to practice would seem to indicate that the New York Islanders won't shut him down for the remainder of the season, but will instead plug him into the lineup once he is medically cleared to play. New York's penalty killing has been at a loss since Kulemin has been injured, and that is likely where he will serve the team best.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Skating with team
Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) skated with the team during an optional practice Friday.Kulemin has been out since undergoing surgery in mid-November. His loss has been felt mainly on the penalty kill as he was one of the most valuable members on that unit. Coach Doug Weight has stated that Kulemin is still weeks away from returning, but with his contract up at the end of the season and the New York Islanders' playoff situation looking murky at best, it's fair to wonder if the team would be better off starting younger players over veterans like Kulemin anyway.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Still bothered by injury
According to coach Doug Weight, Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) will be sidelined a minimum of three additional weeks, Arthur Staple of the Athletic New York reports.Initial reports coming out of Long Island had Kulemin nearing a return, but it appears those were either premature or the winger suffered a setback. Given his new timeline, the Russian wil have about 10 games to get ready for postseason action and figures to be out long enough to make him irrelevant in season-long fantasy formats.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Could return sooner than expected
Nikolay Kulemin is ahead of schedule as he rehabs a shoulder injury, according to New York Islanders coach Doug Weight, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.While he remains without a clear timetable for his return, the prognosis keeps improving for Kulemin, who was able to get back on the practice rink in mid-January. Of course, even when healthy, the Russian was turning in campaigns in the low 20-point range for the Islanders. Take that for what it's worth in the fantasy arena.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Back on ice
Nikolay Kulemin (shoulder) was one of five injured New York Islanders to skate Wednesday, Newsday reports.When Kulemin underwent shoulder surgery on Nov. 7 it was thought that his regular season was over. A return to the ice doesn't mean he is close to being able to play, but it could mean that a return before the end of the regular season could be in line for Kulemin. The Isles have missed him more than some would think as he was one of their best penalty killers, an area that has been a major detriment to the team this season.
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Islanders' Nikolay Kulemin: Facing six-month absence
Nikolay Kulemin (upper body) underwent surgery Monday and will be sidelined for the next six months.Kulemin suffered the injury when he took a big hit from Eric Gryba on Nov. 7 against the Oilers and has already missed two games. The fourth-year Islander has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but could return if the Isles make a deep postseason run.
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