Sabres Forward Jiri Kulich Sidelined Indefinitely with Serious Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich is out indefinitely after coach Lindy Ruff announced he is dealing with a blood clot. Ruff described the situation as "pretty serious," indicating the second-year player will miss "significant time," with a clearer timeline expected within three to four weeks. The 21-year-old Czech Republic native, a 2022 first-round draft pick, had already missed three games with what the team previously called an illness. This season, Kulich has recorded three goals and five points in 12 games, following a rookie campaign where he posted 15 goals and 24 points in 62 outings. His absence comes as the Sabres hold a 1-2-4 record in their last seven games.