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

[Kshahdoo]

1+0 in 7 games, doesn't look very promising so far.

 

[martygod12]

1+0 in 7 games, doesn't look very promising so far.

What's worse is that this is with pretty decent ice time and with a team that is scoring 4+ goals per game lately.

Disappointing and angering for sure. But Czech hockey fan is kinda used to it these days lol

 

[Dempsey]

Early in seasons like this I like to look at shots to get a bigger picture. Kulich is getting a decent amount of shots on goal, fourth on the team for forwards. The points will come.

 

[BKarchitect]

Early in seasons like this I like to look at shots to get a bigger picture. Kulich is getting a decent amount of shots on goal, fourth on the team for forwards. The points will come.

Agreed, I don’t think there’s any question the shot and offensive instincts will play so the counting stats will likely come…this is not a guy with a 6% shooting type shot over the long haul.

I’d be more interested from those watching game to game if his all around compete and play away from the puck has been improved. I only saw the first game in Europe (which may have been his worst game of the season) and he again looked like a guy who just wasn’t ready from an all-around standpoint. It would seem he has settled into at least a regular usage role so that seems promising from a “doing the things coaches want even if not on the scoresheet” perspective?

 

[Chainshot]

Agreed, I don’t think there’s any question the shot and offensive instincts will play so the counting stats will likely come…this is not a guy with a 6% shooting type shot over the long haul.

I’d be more interested from those watching game to game if his all around compete and play away from the puck has been improved. I only saw the first game in Europe (which may have been his worst game of the season) and he again looked like a guy who just wasn’t ready from an all-around standpoint. It would seem he has settled into at least a regular usage role so that seems promising from a “doing the things coaches want even if not on the scoresheet” perspective?

He's certainly doing more things that coaches want at the moment - alert and active backchecking, driving lanes inside, and the fun one in the last few - being the first man in on the forecheck, often against two opponents, and they are still coming out with the puck. He did it repeatedly against the Wings. He's often been the best player on his line since both Cozens and Quinn are struggling. The game is there. I think he should stay in the lineup and yes, the points will come.

 

[Voodoozz]

1+0 in 7 games, doesn't look very promising so far.

He's looked pretty good in the games i've seen so far. Getting used to the little things that are a neccesity for a young player to stay in the NHL.

 

[Chainshot]

After one game on the wing, he's been at center for the last three. His shot volume is there - Rosen is differing to Kulich and looking to give him the puck in good positions - and he's scored 2 in the 4 games since returning.

This might be my favorite play though -

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856989240581861414

 

[HabsTown]

I’m rooting for him. He was my top choice for Habs pick.

 

[Czechboy]

After one game on the wing, he's been at center for the last three. His shot volume is there - Rosen is differing to Kulich and looking to give him the puck in good positions - and he's scored 2 in the 4 games since returning.

This might be my favorite play though -

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856989240581861414

Is it wrong that I get sad see him scoring in the AHL?lol

 

[Chainshot]

Is it wrong that I get sad see him scoring in the AHL?lol

I would be more sad if he wasn't.

 

[Czechboy]

I would be more sad if he wasn't.

His ECHL run and return to Extraliga will be EPIC!lol