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Sabres' Jiri Kulich set to receive golden breakthrough opportunity

One year ago, the Buffalo Sabres were hopeful Jiri Kulich was on the verge of emerging as their No. 1 center, a critical role left mostly vacant since Jack Eichel departed the organization in 2021.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Josh Norris and Jiri Kulich all progressing from injuries and illness

An upper-body injury will force Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin to miss his third straight game Saturday, coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Friday in Montreal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 16

Jack Quinn scores, fights and looks like star in Sabres’ wild OT win; Buffalo loses Jiri Kulich, Josh Norris

TORONTO – It was only fitting that winger Jack Quinn capped the most dynamic outing in his NHL career by creating defenseman Owen Power’s overtime goal to cap another thrilling Sabres come-from-behind victory.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 10

Sabres to scratch Konsta Helenius, Jiri Kulich; Colten Ellis to start in goal

BUFFALO – Fresh off Thursday’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, you expected the Sabres to change their lineup for tonight’s game against Utah Mammoth.

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Sabres' Jiri Kulich makes early entry in NHL's Masterton Trophy race

Less than a year ago, the Buffalo Sabres weren't sure whether Jiri Kulich would ever play in the NHL again while he navigated the early stages of his recovery from a blood clot.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 4

3 standout performances for the Buffalo Sabres in their 4-3 win over Chicago

The Buffalo Sabres once again found themselves in a multi-goal hole early, down 2-0 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday after being down 3-1 on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 4

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich scores game-winning goal versus Blackhawks after return from blood clot: ‘Lot of emotions’

BUFFALO – The other guys, Sabres center Jiri Kulich noted, did the heavy lifting to create his first goal in 343 days, the late winner in Saturday’s thrilling 4-3 come-from-behind victory.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Jiri Kulich's third-period goal lifts Sabres past winless Blackhawks

After missing most of last season with a blood clot, Jiri Kulich scored the game-winning goal with 6:40 remaining to propel the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory in their home opener over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 29

Buffalo Sabres are traveling down a questionable path with Jiri Kulich

One year ago, the Buffalo Sabres were hopeful Jiri Kulich was about to end the club's long-term search for a first-line center. Then he suffered a blood clot that forced him to miss a vast majority of last season and delayed his development at a crucial stage.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / September 25

Sabres’ Alex Lyon, Jiri Kulich leave loss to Red Wings with injuries

For the second straight preseason game, the Buffalo Sabres lost two key players to injuries. Goalie Alex Lyon and center Jiri Kulich both exited Thursday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

‘I actually felt like a ghost’: Sabres’ Jiri Kulich recounts blood clot struggles

When you’re a young adult, you think you can take on the world. But for Jiri Kulich, that reality hit hard last fall. In a game against the Washington Capitals on Nov.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich says he had procedure to remove blood clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich confirmed Tuesday that he underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot that sidelined him for all but 12 games in the 2025-26 season.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich to Miss ‘Significant Time’ Due to Blood Clot

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 / 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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14, 2025

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 / The Hockey Writers / May 23, 2025

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Jiri Kulich

The 2024-25 season was a trying one for the Buffalo Sabres. We all know about the playoff drought, so there is no need to dive into that in depth here.

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / April 18, 2025

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 31, 2025

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, 2025

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22, 2025

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 / 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.