'It may have been the most dominant performance by a forward in the nine-year history of the event, and it occurred right before a training camp in which he must impress Lindy Ruff to earn a spot on the NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich makes case for NHL roster with 2-goal effort in prospects finale
Archives for September 17, 2024
Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot
'“He blew the doors off the tournament,” said Rochester Americans coach Mike Leone, who ran Buffalo’s bench. “He was excellent. Every time he was on the ice, the puck’s in the O-zone.”' … [Read more...] about Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot
Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres' Great Problem
'Simply put, Kulich scores goals when they are most needed. He's as clutch as they come, but he's also aware that he has to be trusted, too - which is why he spent much of the past season improving his 200-foot game.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres’ Great Problem
Penguins down Sabres in high-scoring affair to close out Sabres Prospects Challenge
'In the final game of the tournament in Downtown Buffalo, the Pittsburgh Penguins got the upper-hand of the Sabres in a contest that featured 13 total goals between the two teams.' … [Read more...] about Penguins down Sabres in high-scoring affair to close out Sabres Prospects Challenge
Kulich shines at the Prospects Challenge
'Jiri Kulich was expected to dominate this tournament and he did just that, scoring five goals and two assists for seven points. I didn’t think Isak Rosen was as dominating as he should’ve been, but he did have five assists in three games.' … [Read more...] about Kulich shines at the Prospects Challenge
Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought
'Ruff and the coaching staff must overhaul an offense that averaged 2.98 goals per game (23rd), down from 3.57 (third) in 2022-23. They were tied for 28th on the power play (16.6 percent), and their 37 power-play goals were 30th. That means better production from forwards Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens, especially after the Sabres bought out the final three seasons … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought
Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp
'“The third game was my best game,” Rosen said. “I think I did better in the decision-making with the puck. I think in the first two I was little bit lazy in making plays that I don’t want to do. It’s the first three games of the season and I wanted to get into it, and I think I did.”' … [Read more...] about Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp