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Center•#20Jiri Kulich is a 22-year-old center for the Buffalo Sabres. Selected 28th overall by BUF in the 2022 NHL Draft. Born in Kadan, CZE. At 22, Jiri is among the younger players in the league.
This season, the left-shooting forward has 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 12 games. He averages 0.42 points per game on 16:21 of ice time.
3
Goals
2
Assists
5
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
12
GP
3
G
2
A
5
P
-4
+/-
20
S
15.0%
S%
0
PPP
0.42
P/GP
1.7
S/GP
16:21
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 |
| Oct 30 | @ BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 |
| Oct 28 | vs CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 19:56 |
| Oct 25 | @ TOR |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
68
Offense
41
Defense
55
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL forwards. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Well-rounded player with balanced contributions across all situations.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
27-pt spreadThe 27-point spread between offensive (68th) and defensive (41th) percentiles is significant for a center. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Well-rounded player with balanced contributions across all situations.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
27-pt spreadThe 27-point spread between offensive (68th) and defensive (41th) percentiles is significant for a center. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Jiri Kulich's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | BUF | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 20 | 15.0% |
| 24-252024-25 | BUF | 62 | 15 | 9 | 24 | -4 | 134 | 11.2% |
Top teammates by points on the Buffalo Sabres this season.
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| 1 |
| 1 |
| +1 |
| 1 |
| 15:24 |
| Oct 24 | vs TOR | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 1 | 16:50 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
3
Current: 3
Assists
2
Current: 2
Points
5
Current: 5
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 5-7 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | --- |
| Career | --- | 75 | 18 | 11 | 29 | -9 | 155 | 11.6% |
Bowen Byram
D · 47 pts
