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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Wins it in overtime
Jiri Kulich scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.Kulich scored at 4:00 of overtime, following up a rebound to complete the Buffalo Sabres' comeback from a 2-0 deficit. This was his first point in three appearances since he returned from AHL Rochester. Kulich has seen third-line usage for the most part, though as a young player, his ice time may fluctuate with his performance. He has two goals, 25 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-1 rating over 11 NHL appearances in 2024-25 while averaging 14:07 per game.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Called up Friday
Jiri Kulich was called up from AHL Rochester on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.Kulich will take the roster spot of Tage Thompson (lower body), who was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Kulich could be an option to play Saturday versus the Flyers if Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) can't suit up. Through eight NHL appearances this season, Kulich has a goal, 17 shots on net and eight hits.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Sent to AHL
Jiri Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.Kulich has a goal, 17 shots and eight hits in eight appearances with the Buffalo Sabres in 2024-25. Zach Benson (lower body) was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Nets first NHL goal
Jiri Kulich scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.Kulich has been scratched twice over the first six games of the season, but he's making a case to be a regular. He was in the lineup over Jack Quinn in Thursday's game as head coach Lindy Ruff looks for ways to spark his struggling second line. Kulich is up to nine shots on net, four hits and three blocked shots through four appearances and should be a candidate for middle-six minutes and power-play time.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Remaining with Buffalo
Jiri Kulich will remain on the Buffalo Sabres' roster after Nicolas Aube-Kubel (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.Kulich didn't appear in the Sabres' regular-season opener against the Devils on Friday but logged 14:00 of ice time during Saturday's defeat. While he'll likely spend time in the AHL this year, he'll have more time to make an early-season impact with Buffalo since Aube-Kubel will be forced to miss at least a week.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Returns to AHL
Jiri Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.Kulich will return to the AHL after helping Czechia capture the bronze medal at the 2024 World Junior Championship. The 19-year-old forward produced six goals and 12 points in seven games at the tournament. Kulich has 16 goals and 22 points over 23 games at the AHL level this season.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Joining Czech WJC team
Jiri Kulich was assigned to the Czech World Junior team Friday.Kulich will link up with the Czech squad for the 2024 World Junior Championship. The 19-year-old center has racked up 16 goals and six assists in 23 games for AHL Rochester this season and could be in line for a call-up to the NHL team once his international commitments are fulfilled.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Returns to AHL
Jiri Kulich was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Wednesday.Kulich made his NHL debut in Saturday's 7-2 loss to New Jersey. He had a minus-1 rating and one shot in 14:53 of ice time during that contest. Kulich also has 11 goals and 17 points in 16 outings with AHL Rochester in 2022-23.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Recalled from AHL
Jiri Kulich was recalled from AHL Rochester on Saturday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.The highly regarded center was selected 28th overall in 2022 and had 11 goals and 17 points in 16 AHL games before his recall. Kulich had an outstanding tournament at the World U20 Championships last year, where he had seven goals and a pair of assists in seven games. He could make his NHL debut versus New Jersey on Saturday, with confirmation on whether Kulich is in the lineup likely to come shortly before puck drop.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich: Headed for World Juniors
Jiri Kulich was loaned to the Czech Republic team Monday for the upcoming World Junior Championship.Kulich has been playing in the minors for AHL Rochester this season for which hs has garnered six goals and 10 assists in 24 contests. If the 18-year-old center can put together a strong performance in the international tournament, he could persuade team brass to give him his NHL debut at some point down the stretch.
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