tsujimoto74
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He’s looked very good in this most recent call-up. He might be up to stay this time. (And might be the extra center we’ve been looking for to bump Cozens to the wing.)
C Jiri Kulich - Rochester Americans, AHL (2022, 28th, BUF)
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Almost impossible to judge when or if a given prospect will find his game at the NHL level. I'm betting Kulich has done it.
When he starts finding the holes on NHL goalies with that wicked shot of his, watch out.
And him doing well at the center position is a huge bonus for the Sabres.
When he starts finding the holes on NHL goalies with that wicked shot of his, watch out.
And him doing well at the center position is a huge bonus for the Sabres.
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Hope it turns out to be a cramp and not a groin pull after hitting a patch of bad ice.
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Welcome back to Karlovy Vary, Kulich! Like i said, his lack of production is concerning. I believe there is a thing with overcooking prospects in AHL.
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Wtf is this nonsense?
If the Sabres have any sense at all (debatable) he'll stick with the team. The immediate concern is his leg injury. Oh, sorry, LBI.
We desperately need any f***in NHL player to arise already, last one once again was f***in Necas in 2017!!! So no, 2 points in 12 games is not sucess for me by no means so far.
I am just so sick of waiting for anyone to show up finally for us czechs
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I was actualy very encouraged from the latest callup. He's at C, great faceoff numbers and being put into important situations. His line has been killing it. I feel like everything is good. All I ever asked for was opportunity and he's getting that.
Having said that...
Was that the 'third shooter' from the grassy knoll? He looked quite hobbled and hoping that it isn't some kind of tear that sets him back as I feel he has gained some momentum and trust.
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Kulich is only 20 years old, and just starting to show that he belongs at this level. 2 games ago he scored the OT winner. You know all of that.
And Necas really only broke out (28G, 43A) in 2022/23 at age 23. Have some patience.
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Exactly this. To be honest, going better than I thought (I was quite pissy in preseason). I wanted him on line 3 with McLeod as a winger and to find his way.
I'm critical of the Sabres and think they are cursed. Whenever I look at the roster I see nothing but good players and don't get the losing for so long. Still, perfect spot for a rookie as they will have quality on their line. Kulich has been surrounded with quality players the whole season. He's been given great looks. The fact he is playing C in the NHL at 20 is awesome! If he's a cemented top 6 NHLer next season after many ups and downs I'll be thrilled.
I will be livid if he gets sent to Calder Cup playoffs instead of World's though!
Necas at age of 20 - 64G/36P Chytil age 19 75G/23P Zacha 19 70G/24P Pasta 18 46G/27P Hertl 19 37G/25P
I love Kulich and want so much for him to make it, but so far he is trailing behind all of our top guys we produced in last 10years, all of them played more at his age, scored more points or played in NHL earlier then him.
Right now even if he stays in NHL (which I doubt) he looks at around 10 points in the season. So far he looks more in a trajectory of Zadina then Hertl, Necas etc. and that scares me.
And patience is something I really dont have anymore, I am so sick of our top prospects completely flop and disapear, so sick of every year seeing less and less czech players in NHL. Six years we are waiting for a single f***in one top 6 forward, its too long.
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The reactionary takes in this thread here recently are beyond unhinged. Kulich will be a top6 pro for 10+ years. People clearly have not watched many Sabres games to have such hot takes. But whatever HF is going to HF.
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The kid's going to be good.
In the injury clip, almost looks like a leg cramp, just my opinion.
In the injury clip, almost looks like a leg cramp, just my opinion.
Imagine if he didn’t have the good start he’s currently having…. He’d score zero points forever!
Kulich looks like a legitimate NHL player according to the reactions of Buffalo fans. I personally never got that feeling from Zadin, and I've seen him play many times. I understand that you are impatient as a Czech fan, but you are exaggerating somewhat with Kulich.
He could use a confidence boost. Early on, he was getting chances and nothing was going in. He's a classic example of a guy gripping the stick tightly now and it's seeped into his game in other zones.
Haven't heard anything else about Kulich's tweak at the end of the last game. Hoping it was just cramping and not popping a groin or something.
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Oh fck no, not another Zadina, looks like Red Wings thread 4-5 years ago.
I'm talking about Cozens. Kulich seems fine. His 2-way game has been top notch and he's burrowing to high danger areas.
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Honestly, everything I've seen online is nothing but praise. Seems like he's figuring it out.
