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Sabres Forward Kulich Out Indefinitely with Blood Clot
11 Nov
Summary
- Sabres forward Jiri Kulich out indefinitely due to blood clot
- Kulich to miss "significant time", team to know more in 3-4 weeks
- Kulich had 15 goals, 24 points in 62 games as a rookie last season
As of November 11th, 2025, the Buffalo Sabres have suffered a significant blow with the news that forward Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely due to a blood clot. According to Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, the 21-year-old Czech player's condition is "pretty serious" and he will miss "significant time".
Kulich, who was the Sabres' first-round draft pick in 2022, had already missed three games with an illness prior to this latest development. In 12 games this season, he had recorded 3 goals and 5 points. Last year, Kulich enjoyed a strong rookie campaign, tallying 15 goals and 24 points in 62 outings.
The Sabres will have a better idea of Kulich's status within the next 3-4 weeks. In the meantime, the team is struggling, going 1-2-4 in their past seven games. They are set to travel to Utah for a matchup on Wednesday.
