C Jiri Kulich - Rochester Americans, AHL (2022, 28th, BUF)

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think he's the best of the 2004-born Czech players for the upcoming draft, and I would not be surprised if he started getting a lot more hype as the season goes on. Really talented player with the puck and he skates very well. He's probably about tied with Slavicek for offensive tools, but the big difference I see between the two is that Kulich skates a lot better. Kulich is a very good skater with his straight ahead speed and edge work. He led the Czech's in points at the Hlinka and was also the captain.

Jiri Kulich at eliteprospects.com

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[czech]

The center of the first line (with Redlich and Průžek) in the preseason game (Karlovy Vary-A-team vs Sokolov, one assist)

 

[czech]

Jiří Kulich scored his first goal for the Karlovy Vary A-team (preseason game K.Vary - Sparta)

 

[czech]

2g+1a today! (preseason game K.Vary - Norimberk)

 

[Goodman68]

I wonder where scouts currently sees Kulich in the draft. I'm not sure it's generally in the top 100. This is the player for the first two rounds.

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

2nd center in today opening match of Extraliga against Brno.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Should I change the thread title to center? I didn’t think he looked like a center, but the Czech fans would know better than I would.

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Should I change the thread title to center? I didn’t think he looked like a center, but the Czech fans would know better than I would.

you definitely should

 

[dryz]

Centered a second line on Sunday, almost 13 minutes TOI, 2 mins on PP, 1 min on penalty kill, 41% on FO. Picked up hist first point (A) in men's league.

 

[czech]

First goal in Extraliga today.

 

[BKarchitect]

Looks like you called it, @Pavel Buchnevich. Impressive Hlinka, mature game, good skater, projectable frame and being utilized in all situations as a center in Extraliga where he will be 17 years-old for the entire season (not turning 18 until April). Seems like a lot to like and has set himself up to skyrocket in the 2022 NHL draft rankings. I love guys who are kinda under the radar but then have explosive development leading up to and into their draft year - it's the kind of trajectory you want to see out of a real blue chip kid. I'll be interested to see just how high he can climb. But he seems to be evolving into the level of forward prospect that the Czech's have lacked recently.

 

[Goodman68]

Looks like you called it, @Pavel Buchnevich. Impressive Hlinka, mature game, good skater, projectable frame and being utilized in all situations as a center in Extraliga where he will be 17 years-old for the entire season (not turning 18 until April). Seems like a lot to like and has set himself up to skyrocket in the 2022 NHL draft rankings. I love guys who are kinda under the radar but then have explosive development leading up to and into their draft year - it's the kind of trajectory you want to see out of a real blue chip kid. I'll be interested to see just how high he can climb. But he seems to be evolving into the level of forward prospect that the Czech's have lacked recently.

I really like his game. I haven't seen much, but he has practically everything. He skates well, has a good shot, can use the body, has a good hockey IQ. Black horse for the upcoming draft.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

I think he's the best of the 2004-born Czech players for the upcoming draft, and I would not be surprised if he started getting a lot more hype as the season goes on. Really talented player with the puck and he skates very well. He's probably about tied with Slavicek for offensive tools, but the big difference I see between the two is that Kulich skates a lot better. Kulich is a very good skater with his straight ahead speed and edge work. He led the Czech's in points at the Hlinka and was also the captain.

Jiri Kulich at eliteprospects.com

Jiri Kulich made an amazing debut in Czechia 1. But I think the best Czech player born in 2004 is Tomas Hamara.

 

[Goodman68]

Jiri Kulich made an amazing debut in Czechia 1. But I think the best Czech player born in 2004 is Tomas Hamara.

I guess you're right. Hamara has been injured for a long time, so he's a little off the radar. If he got in shape, he could get on the WCH U20 and be part of one of the best Czech defenses in its history at the championship. He certainly has the potential for that. Of course, I want Kulich to do the same, who should have a much easier role, the Czech team will be much weaker in the attack, unlike the defense.

 

[dryz]

Another goal today.

 

[Goodman68]

Another goal today.

And he was also declared the best player on his team.

 

[dryz]

Scored his 3rd goal yesterday after nice individual effort. So far 3+1 in 9 matches while being +5.

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

He scored his 4th goal of the season tonight on a powerplay.

 

[lamini]

He scored his 4th goal of the season tonight on a powerplay.

5th, 4th was gwg against Plzeň 3 days ago. He's 5+1 +3 in 14 games (164 minutes, so under 12 minutes/game).

 

[lamini]

Assist on GWG against Krejci's Olomouc

 

[czech]

6th goal today... 1+2 in the last 4 games...
First round?

 

[Goodman68]

6th goal today... 1+2 in the last 4 games...
First round?

I'm curious about his performance at U20, of course I hope he gets to WCH. And then his way to the first round is open ..

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

6th goal today... 1+2 in the last 4 games...
First round?

He is on a higher performance dynamic than Martin Kaut, 15th 2018.

 

[Czechboy]

Craig’s List: Shane Wright leads forward-heavy Top 10 - TSN.ca

35 now in Buttons rankings. If he makes WJHC team then I think he'll get to first round.

 

[Johnny97]

He deserves to be at least considered for the first round