| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Activated from IR | |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on IR | |
| Nov 16, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2025-26 Player Card
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2024-25 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | BUF | 1 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | -0.05 | 0.00 | 1.30 | -1.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 62 | 770:03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - | 2.33 | 11.63 |
| 2025-26 | BUF | 12 | 164:13 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 1.46 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 16.67 | 8.74 | 7.93 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | BUF | 1 | 14:17 | 12.60 | 0.00 | 0.90 | 25.20 | 0.00 | 0.90 | - | 50.01 | -0.05 | -3.45 | 32.03 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 62 | 770:03 | 14.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| 2025-26 | BUF | 12 | 164:13 | 43.11 | 2.19 | 2.18 | 44.58 | 2.92 | 2.63 | 42.86 | 45.34 | -0.43 | 0.04 | -4.84 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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With Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker sick, Sabres could make roster moves at Sabres Space (Tue Nov 4, 2025)
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Jason Zucker And Jiri Kulich Absent From Sabres Practice at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Nov 3, 2025)
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With Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker sick, Sabres could make roster moves at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Mon Nov 3, 2025)
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Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move at Sabres Space (Thu Oct 23, 2025)
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Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
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3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Sabres Noise (Mon Oct 20, 2025)
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Sabres make lineup decision on disappointing Jiri Kulich at Sabres Space (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’ at Sabres Space (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’ at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Lindy Ruff delivers wake-up call to Jiri Kulich amid Sabres line changes at Sabres Noise (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Jiri Kulich hoping to take next step in first full season with Sabres at Sabres Space (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres’ Jiri Kulich returns to comfort zone at center after preseason injury at Sabres Space (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Sabres lose Owen Power to injury; Jiri Kulich ready to play at Sabres Space (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Sabres lose Owen Power to injury; Jiri Kulich ready to play at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Sabres preseason: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen practices; Jiri Kulich injured at Sabres Space (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Sabres preseason: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen practices; Jiri Kulich injured at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres preseason opener raises concerns about key forward line at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: #4: Jiri Kulich at Die by the Blade (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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Sabres 2025-26 Player Expectations: Exciting Young Center Kulich Has Good Chance To Be Special NHLer For Buffalo at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres rising star named 2025-26 fantasy hockey sleeper target at Sabres Noise (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres have options with how they build their top line with Tage Thompson at Sabres Noise (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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Sabres star talks NHL growing pains: 'I never played defense before' at Sabres Noise (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
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Centers of Attention at Die by the Blade (Wed Jul 30, 2025)
Current Contract
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Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2017-18 | Czechia U16 | Pirati Chomutov U16 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | Czechia U16 | Pirati Chomutov U16 | 35 | 21 | 27 | 48 | +30 | 39 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | MMCR | Ustecky kraj U15 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | DHL Cup | Pirati Chomutov U20 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +3 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | Czechia U17 | Pirati Chomutov U17 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 39 | +17 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | Czechia U17 2 | Pirati Chomutov B U17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | Czechia2 | SK Trhaci Kadan | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | Czechia | HC Energie Karlovy Vary | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | Czechia U20 | Pirati Chomutov U20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | WJC-18 | Czechia U18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | Czechia U17 | Pirati Chomutov U17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | WJC-20 | Czechia U20 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +5 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | WJC-18 | Czechia U18 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | -6 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | Czechia U18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | Czechia U20 | HC Energie Karlovy Vary U20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +3 | |||||||
| 2021-22 | Czechia | HC Energie Karlovy Vary | 49 | 9 | 5 | 14 | +7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2022-23 | WJC-20 | Czechia U20 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | +10 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 62 | 24 | 22 | 46 | -7 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 11 | +1 | 2 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | WJC-20 | Czechia U20 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0.0 | 14:53 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 57 | 27 | 18 | 45 | +2 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | -8 | 4 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 62 | 15 | 9 | 24 | -4 | 18 | 134 | 11.2 | 14:48 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +6 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 4 | 19 | 15.8 | 16:49 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 74 | 18 | 11 | 29 | -9 | 22 | 154 | 11.7 | 15:06 | |||||||||||
