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

[GettingYourMoms]

prior to this season

2 seasons and 60 games in the pro's for Czech Extraleague (or what ever its called today)
- also 10 games in the 2nd division

18 goals and about 30 points (1.16 ppg) in the world juniors (18 and 20)
ppg in the Hlinka


He was ranked in the top 15 by 5 agency's/people, top 20 by 6
Why did he fell to 28th? almost to the 2nd round..


an obvious top 5 / top 10 pick in a redraft

He is defensive player with limited offensive upside many scouts said...

 

[DatDude44]

do you have any comparable player stylistically? He reminds me of Vrana who can play body and defense.

So, not Vrana is what your saying... lmao I know what you mean though in terms of how he scores skates and plays offensively . A poster above mentioned Carter Verhaeghe, i'd say I like that comparison alot as well.

I kinda get Boldy vibes from him too. But haven't watched much kulich at all this season since i rarely ever watch AHL, but gonna try to tune into game 6 if I can.

 

[Czechboy]

 

[GettingYourMoms]

So, not Vrana is what your saying... lmao I know what you mean though in terms of how he scores skates and plays offensively . A poster above mentioned Carter Verhaeghe, i'd say I like that comparison alot as well.

I kinda get Boldy vibes from him too. But haven't watched much kulich at all this season since i rarely ever watch AHL, but gonna try to tune into game 6 if I can.

If Vrana wasn't like Vrana, he would be like Jiri Kulich. If Jiri Kulich wasn't Jiri Kulich, he would be like Vrana. Simple equation.

 

[Czechboy]

He's a beast. Curious how much NHL action he gets.. I'd really like to see him at the world jr's surrounded by Sapo, Sale and Benak feeding him.

 

[MOGlLNY]

He's a beast. Curious how much NHL action he gets.. I'd really like to see him at the world jr's surrounded by Sapo, Sale and Benak feeding him.

Rosén was the best player on the ice last night, some of our writers / on the Sabres board have him as a dark horse to make the team.

If last night is any indication I’m inclined to agree.

Training camp is gonna be a real fun 4 way battle for Jack Quinn’s spot

 

[Yatzhee]

Both Rosen and Kulich are close to the NHL roster. I don't see either one in the AHL after this season and there's a really good chance they both get in to the NHL full time this season, either out of camp or at some point in the season. They both impress me, but Kulich is a player I look at as a long term Sabres. This young man has shown all the maturity and patience you love to see in a player as he developed. He's definitely an impact player both on the ice as well as an example setter as a focused hockey player. I see nothing but great things for him as his NHL career takes off.

 

[Nevins]

He is defensive player with limited offensive upside many scouts said...

I wanted Montreal to select him but they unfortunately preferred Mesar. Buffalo has a great prospect in Kulich.

Rosén was the best player on the ice last night, some of our writers / on the Sabres board have him as a dark horse to make the team.

If last night is any indication I’m inclined to agree.

Training camp is gonna be a real fun 4 way battle for Jack Quinn’s spot

Savoie was Great also

 

[Czechboy]

One thing I don't like about that goal? It was on Dobes which is a pretty good Czech goalie prospect. Czech on Czech violence. Dobes is obviously years away if ever but arrows are up for him.

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

As a Devils fan he looked really good against our prospects on Saturdays game.

Buffalo is going to be scary good the next few years.

 

[TageGod]

I like Kulich, but he doesn't show up much outside of goals.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

I like Kulich, but he doesn't show up much outside of goals.

Not sure I get this statement. He forechecks, back checks, plays the boards, his passing is improving. What else should he be doing?

 

[TageGod]

Not sure I get this statement. He forechecks, back checks, plays the boards, his passing is improving. What else should he be doing?

He is invisible until he scores.
He is Olofsson

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

He is invisible until he scores.
He is Olofsson

You need to maybe watch more than one or two games is his because he does a lot more than just score.

If he was Olofsson there would not be this much talk about him.

 

[TageGod]

You need to maybe watch more than one or two games is his because he does a lot more than just score.

If he was Olofsson there would not be this much talk about him.

Its majority GOALS. He is at best an average hockey player outside of his shot.

 

[martygod12]

Its majority GOALS. He is at best an average hockey player outside of his shot.

And what do you want more from an attacker then scoring goals lol? Last time I checked goals are the thing hockey is played for

 

[Remparts666]

Its majority GOALS. He is at best an average hockey player outside of his shot.

Isn’t he good at retrieving pucks in the O zone though , at least against players of his own age? I remember seing this at the WJC. He was dominant there. I personally priject him as a much better player than olofson

 

[Boonk]

Its majority GOALS. He is at best an average hockey player outside of his shot.

What do you think wins hockey games smart guy?

 

[TheGreenTBer]

What do you think wins hockey games smart guy?

CLEAN JERSEYS AND PROPER INTANGIBLES

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Its majority GOALS. He is at best an average hockey player outside of his shot.

So for years everyone harped on Kulich for doing all the little things but not scoring enough. Now he is scoring more and that’s a bad thing how???

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

What do you think wins hockey games smart guy?

Big contributions from players on ELCs.

 

[Czechboy]

Not saying he'll be doing this in the NHL but I am willing to bet he's one of the youngest guys on the ice here.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Off to a hot start. Back to back OT winners as well

 

[KristichBabych]

The difference between him and Mesar is huge… A lots of Habs fans wanted him on draft day. So, good for you! Kulich is a really good player in the AHL for a 19 years old. Buffalo have too much good young prospects forwards!

 

[GettingYourMoms]

I am seeing more shredded, faster version of Jake Guentzel, i mean style of play is very alike.