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

[Forsbergaura21]

He’s playing well. I’m not sure if playing Center is best for him though. It’s a lot more responsibility than playing wing. Also, he is much more of a scorer than a playmaker. I prefer him at wing…

 

[tsujimoto74]

He’s playing well. I’m not sure if playing Center is best for him though. It’s a lot more responsibility than playing wing. Also, he is much more of a scorer than a playmaker. I prefer him at wing…

His best games in the NHL have been these last few at center. I get the skepticism--I've felt it, too--but I don't see any reason to move him away from a position he's played well at. It's not like centers can't be goalscorers. Case in point, the #1 forward on this team right now: Tage Thompson.

 

[Chainshot]

As someone who has been skeptical of Kulich at center in the AHL, I have been pleasantly surprised by his results and actions doing it on this recall. His defensive effort, using his speed to track his man and disrupt plays in short areas has been top notch IMO. And he's taken his summer training work to heart, to get to the net and get ugly chances.

I'm happy he's succeeding. Again, I would not take him out of the lineup as they get their injured regulars back (at least for now).

 

[Czechboy]

As someone who has been skeptical of Kulich at center in the AHL, I have been pleasantly surprised by his results and actions doing it on this recall. His defensive effort, using his speed to track his man and disrupt plays in short areas has been top notch IMO. And he's taken his summer training work to heart, to get to the net and get ugly chances.

I'm happy he's succeeding. Again, I would not take him out of the lineup as they get their injured regulars back (at least for now).

I think he's a Rod Brindamour type and really loves the gym.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Posters told us we were wrong for saying Kulich wasn't ready at the start of the season. Now they're telling us he's a bust even though we're saying he's looked good and probably isn't going back down. 2 seasons in the AHL is being overcooked now.

Holy moly I hope those posts are satire.

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Posters told us we were wrong for saying Kulich wasn't ready at the start of the season. Now they're telling us he's a bust even though we're saying he's looked good and probably isn't going back down. 2 seasons in the AHL is being overcooked now.

Holy moly I hope those posts are satire.

nooo he is bust send him to AHL pls, Sabres are ruining our young players!

 

[Czechboy]

Posters told us we were wrong for saying Kulich wasn't ready at the start of the season. Now they're telling us he's a bust even though we're saying he's looked good and probably isn't going back down. 2 seasons in the AHL is being overcooked now.

Holy moly I hope those posts are satire.

Czech people are very pragmatic and never happy.lol

 

[Voodoozz]

nooo he is bust send him to AHL pls, Sabres are ruining our young players!

I like the new reverse-jinx agenda.Keep it up.

 

[Dubi Doo]

His best games in the NHL have been these last few at center. I get the skepticism--I've felt it, too--but I don't see any reason to move him away from a position he's played well at. It's not like centers can't be goalscorers. Case in point, the #1 forward on this team right now: Tage Thompson.

My skepticism dampened quite a bit when I read how hard of a worker he is. He's really impressed me this year. It's wild watching these kids grow from the AHL to the NHL. He's improved so much away from the puck. Kid's going to be a good one.

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

If he keeps playing like he does, the points will come, but remember- he is in his rookie year, so don't expect much production at this point.

 

[Dubi Doo]

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.

Have to think we'd hear by now if it was something more serious. Perhaps I'm just coping, though!

I'm talking about Cozens. Kulich seems fine. His 2-way game has been top notch and he's burrowing to high danger areas.

This is what I did not expect at such a young age. He's looked so damn good in this regard whether on wing or at C. His potential is sky high, and I know things can change quickly, but I'm glad we kept Kulich over Savoie. Savoie can be a beast in his own right, but Kulich has so many enticing assets + a crazy work ethic to go with it. Really, really hoping him and Thompson become a killer 1-2 duo at C in a couple of years.

 

[Chainshot]

Per Ruff's press huddle yesterday, it was a cramping issue not, thankfully, a muscle pull.

 

[Czechboy]

Per Ruff's press huddle yesterday, it was a cramping issue not, thankfully, a muscle pull.

Thank god. Seems very 'Czech' to get momentum and get hurt and lose all momentum.

 

[Czechboy]

Another NHL game and another chance! Happy. LIke the teamates, like that he's at C (didn't see that every happening) and, to be honest, Buffalo is playing real well right now.

Last 10 is 7-3-0 and in a playoff spot.

Now just get some damn points Jiri!

 

[Chainshot]

Another NHL game and another chance! Happy. LIke the teamates, like that he's at C (didn't see that every happening) and, to be honest, Buffalo is playing real well right now.

Last 10 is 7-3-0 and in a playoff spot.

Now just get some damn points Jiri!

Well that's an interesting wrinkle I wasn't expecting. Good on Ruff for trying it. We'll see if it stays together, but I'm excited for him to continue to get a chance.

 

[Czechboy]

Well that's an interesting wrinkle I wasn't expecting. Good on Ruff for trying it. We'll see if it stays together, but I'm excited for him to continue to get a chance.

Off topic, but how did McLeod land on line 4? He's an excellent 3rd liner. I miss him a lot in Edmonton to be honest.