US EditionSabres F Jiri Kulich Out Indefinitely with Blood Clot Issue
Jiri Kulich will miss significant time due to a serious blood clot, with his return dependent on recovery progress over the next month, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.
- On Monday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said center Jiri Kulich is sidelined by a blood clot and his return is uncertain, depending on progress over the next month.
- The 21-year-old forward had been anchoring the Sabres' top line with three goals and five points in 12 games, averaging 16:21 of ice time, last appearing Nov. 1 with 11:19.
- Roster absences have forced Buffalo to shift its center depth, as Kulich's absence means the Sabres could keep Ryan McLeod as first-line center with Noah Ostlund, Tyson Kozak and Peyton Krebs covering other middle roles.
- For both the Sabres and Czechia, losing Kulich impacts Czechia's Olympic roster ahead of Feb. 11, while Buffalo enters Monday at 5-6-4, last in the Atlantic Division.
- Given his 2024-25 output, Kulich's time out raises questions about Buffalo's longer-term scoring depth as he had 15 goals and 24 points and Buffalo Sabres are 1-2-4 before their Utah Wednesday game.
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Ice hockey forward Jiri Kulich has suffered a blood clot and will be out of action for some time, Czech NHL club Buffalo has announced.
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The Hamilton SpectatorBuffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich to miss significant time with a blood clot
Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely because of a blood clot. Coach Lindy Ruff announced the condition following practice on Monday.
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Sabres F Jiri Kulich out indefinitely with blood clot issue
The battered Buffalo Sabres expect center Jiri Kulich to miss considerable time as he deals with a blood clot issue.
A young NHL player is out of playing condition for a rare reason.
Buffalo Sabres' Jiri Kulich Out With Blood Clot Issue, Coach Optimistic
Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich is sidelined longer than anticipated due to a blood clot issue. Head coach Lindy Ruff indicated he hopes Kulich will return later this season, depending on his recovery over the next month. Kulich has been out since November 1, originally diagnosed with fluid in his ears, and his absence has coincided with three Sabres losses. The 21-year-old had been aiming for his first full NHL season, having played in 12 ga…
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