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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Sabres HC Lindy Ruff explains why team waived veteran winger

The Buffalo Sabres cleared up space in their bottom six by placing winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers. After the team’s practice, head coach Lindy Ruff shared that the decision was influenced by how well 20-year-old Jiri Kulich has performed as of late, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

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 / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 28

Jiri Kulich’s emergence factor in Sabres waiving Nicolas Aube-Kubel; Buffalo makes recall

BUFFALO – As winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel struggled after returning from an early-season knee injury, rookie Jiri Kulich established himself as one of the Sabres’ top forwards, entrenching himself in the NHL.

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

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Win Over the Canucks

The goal from this point forward regarding the Buffalo Sabres season is to find optimism. They make it very difficult more often than not, putting in ugly efforts in losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Seattle Kraken, both multi-goal losses.

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 20

Sabres activate Jiri Kulich off injured reserve

The Buffalo Sabres have activated forward Jiri Kulich off injured reserve and loaned forward Tyson Kozak to the Sabres’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 17

Jiri Kulich’s return from injury will force Sabres to make lineup changes

BUFFALO – In rookie Jiri Kulich’s absence, the Sabres have filled some of the void by moving forwards around and recalling Tyson Kozak. The Sabres have done well as Kulich, 20, recovers from a lower-body injury, going 2-1-0 entering tonight’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 15

Injured Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich close to playing

BUFFALO – Sabres winger Jiri Kulich, who has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, participated in this morning’s optional pregame skate and could play as soon as Friday, coach Lindy Ruff said.

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 / Inside The Rink / January 8

Buffalo Sabres Recall Forward

The Buffalo Sabres won on Monday 4-3 in a shootout snapping a three-game losing streak following a three-game winning streak for Buffalo. They return to the ice on Thursday night in Ottawa to face the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 7

Sabres earn much-needed win against Capitals; Jiri Kulich leaves with injury

BUFFALO – In earning just their 15th win in 41 attempts, a 4-3 shootout triumph over the heavyweight Washington Capitals, the Sabres should feel a glimmer of hope exactly halfway through what has been, shall we say, a challenging season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 27

Nifty goal illustrates Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich becoming two-way player

BUFFALO – The genesis of Sabres center Jiri Kulich’s second goal in Monday’s 7-1 win illustrates how much the rookie has matured over the past three months.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

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Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / November 23

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Sabres pave way for winger's return, reassign former first-rounder

Sabres pave way for young winger's return, reassign former first-round pick

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 30

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

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

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29, 2023