Prospect Info: C/W Jiri Kulich, 28th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft; Recalled 11/15/2024

[Chainshot]

His line was the only that won shot share against the Kings yesterday. NST had them with a 7-0 at 5-on-5 HDSC advantage. I liked how he was using his burst to get into the hands of his check low, disrupt things, and make it hard for the Kings to move out of the zone. Of all the lines, they surprised me the most.

 

[old kummelweck]

Did he play the whole game at center? Seems Lindy likes him at center.

 

[Chainshot]

Did he play the whole game at center? Seems Lindy likes him at center.

He did indeed play center all night.

 

[Jacob582]

Only 4 shifts for the Kulich line in the 3rd.

But he took a defensive zone faceoff with less than 5 minutes to go when LA was already playing in desperation mode.

(If I remember correctly they started their shift in the defensive zone. I remember thinking, wow Ruff trusts Kulich)

 

[TheMistyStranger]

He's getting chances. Goals will follow.

Lots and lots of them.

 

[toddkaz]

I liked his game yesterday. He was active and had himself in the right places.

His confidence looked good last night too. Looking forward to his next game.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

He did indeed play center all night.

Didn’t watch the game but I see he won 50% of his 6 faceoffs

 

[TageGod]

He did indeed play center all night.

So, you're telling me theres a chance (Cozens can free up on the wing).

 

[Chainshot]

So, you're telling me theres a chance (Cozens can free up on the wing).

A very slim one, yes. I could see Kulich getting time on a line with Cozens which opens up the idea of a guy rotating responsibilities at times. I suspect Ruff would like to put the McLeod line back together if/when Greenway is able to play.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

 

[TheMistyStranger]

8 for 11 on faceoffs? For BUFFALO?

 

[Dubi Doo]

Kid's earning his spot the right way. Love his game. Zucker is the perfect veteran presence on that line. What a great signing he's been. Just playing a hard nosed game no matter what line he's on.

 

[toddkaz]

The celebration afterwards was the best part of the goal. Hope he sticks with the big club this time around.

Credit to Ruff, feels like he is doing the right things to build Kulich's confidence.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Liked him more as soon as his draft interview was over. Hope he can turn into a legit top-six guy. Without a few guys from Rochester panning out to potential (Ostlund, Helenius, Wahlberg), there won't be any help coming to the FW group.