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Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich will be missing a significant amount of time due to a blood clot, as per head coach Lindy Ruff’s announcement following Monday’s practice.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / November 10

Sabres F Jiri Kulich out indefinitely with blood clot issue

The battered Buffalo Sabres expect center Jiri Kulich to miss considerable time as he deals with a blood clot issue. The issue is "pretty serious," head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday, but Kulich is expected to return at some point this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Buffalo Sabres Centre to Miss Significant Time with Blood Clot

The Sabres will be down another centre for a significant period of time. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely. There is currently no timetable on a return.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich dealing with blood clot issue

It looks like one of the youngsters on the Buffalo Sabres is going to be out longer than expected. When speaking to the media on Monday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that forward Jiri Kulich is dealing with a blood clot issue and is slated to be out for an extended period of time.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich placed on injured reserve

The Buffalo Sabres have placed center Juri Kulich on injured reserve, as was reported Thursday by Rachel Lenzi of the Buffalo News. Kulich has missed Buffalo’s last two games with an issue related to fluid in his ears.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich reveals key difference in brutal Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres took on the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Buffalo has not had the greatest start to the 2025-26 NHL season. But they entered this contest with two crucial wins over the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich

In yet another brutal start for the Buffalo Sabres, where they are 0-3, young forward Jiri Kulich has caught blame from Head Coach Lindy Ruff and could be scratched, as mentioned by the Times Herald’s Bill Hoppe earlier today.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Sabres provide updates on several injured players

With 10 days remaining until their opening game of the 2025-26 season, the Buffalo Sabres are dealing with injuries on multiple fronts of their roster.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Bold Buffalo Sabres predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Buffalo Sabres enter the 2025-26 NHL season looking to end a 14-year playoff drought. The Sabres finished 14th in the Eastern Conference last season, posting a 36-39-7 record with 79 points.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Recapping the Sabres’ Intrasquad Practice & Preseason Preview

To mix things up at training camp, the Buffalo Sabres decided to hold an intrasquad scrimmage at KeyBank Center. However, instead of the original team

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 28

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich sets high bar for 2nd NHL season

The Buffalo Sabres and New York Jets are in the same boat. That is not a boat you ever want to be in. Neither team has made the playoffs in 14 seasons, a streak that is wearing on Buffalo.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

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Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / April 18

Buffalo Sabres' Jiri Kulich Injures Referee With Hard Accidental Shot

During last night's Sabres-Flyers game, Buffalo's Jiri Kulich took a shot that completely missed the net and went straight for the referee, injuring him quite badly.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / March 15

Brett Howden Destroys Jiri Kulich with Nasty High Hit-Suspension Incoming?

After Golden Knights forward Brett Howden blasted Buffalo's Jiri Kulich with a devastating hit, is he in line for a suspension from the Department of Player Safety?

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 31

Sabres' Jiri Kulich scores early, late in edging Predators

Rookie Jiri Kulich scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 2:04 remaining, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the visiting Nashville Predators 4-3 on Friday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich Is a Star in the Making

It’s been a rough season for the Buffalo Sabres, who rank 30th in the NHL standings. While we knew they had a high ceiling and a low floor, few expected the floor to be this low.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Sabres Rookie Carving Out New Role

The Buffalo Sabres took down the Vancouver Canucks in their most recent contest, taking down the struggling Canucks by a score of 3-2. The win ended a brief two-game skid for the Sabres, but the biggest takeaway from the game was the play of rookie forward Jiri Kulich.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Kulich & Paterka Lead Sabres to 3-2 Comeback Win Over Canucks

Expansion cousins the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres met up for the second time this season after the Canucks beat the Sabres 4-3 in overtime on Nov.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 22

Jiri Kulich's three-point game leads Sabres past Canucks

Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres rally for a 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. JJ Peterka added a goal and two assists, Tage Thompson also scored and Rasmus Dahlin had two assists for the Sabres, who had lost three of their previous four games.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich placed on injured reserve with lower-body injury

According to the NHL media site, the Buffalo Sabres have placed forward Jiri Kulich on injured reserve. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that Kulich will not be traveling with the team on its upcoming trip and is considered out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / November 23, 2024

Jiri Kulich lifts Sabres to overtime win against Ducks

Jiri Kulich scored in overtime to give the visiting Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 come-from-behind win against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Kulich collected a rebound in the bottom of the right circle and beat a sprawled John Gibson at 4:00 of the extra frame.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / November 5, 2024

Sabres Send Jiri Kulich to AHL Rochester

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that they have loaned forward Jiri Kulich to their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. The move makes room on the active roster for Zach Benson, who is on injured reserve but returned to practice yesterday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 30, 2024

What Sabres Should Do With Jiri Kulich

When Nicolas Aube-Kubel returned to the lineup on Monday for the Buffalo Sabres, 20-year-old rookie Jiri Kulich was the healthy scratch. Balancing the right lineup decisions for winning now and developing players properly can be tough, and this is the latest example.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / September 21, 2024

Sabres Preseason: Kulich Looking to Impress Against Penguins

It’s finally here. The 2024-2025 preseason kicks off at 7 p.m. for the Buffalo Sabres as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s the first chance head coach Lindy Ruff gets to see his squad in action as he implements his uptempo, physical system with the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 16, 2024

It’s time for Jiri Kulich to take the next step forward with the Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. – There are always a few players who look out of place during the various NHL prospect tournaments. This year, Buffalo Sabres youngster Jiří Kulich has been putting goaltenders on notice every time he hit the ice.