‘Kulikov’s effectiveness will be the major question when he finally returns — in 20 games this season the first year Sabre has only one assist and a -10 plus/minus rating. Kulikov has battled injuries almost all season, so it will be interesting to see how the 26-year-old defensemen performances this time around.’
Sabres' Kulikov nearing return to injury-plagued blue line
Source: WKBW-TV