Jiri Kulich — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jiri Kulich is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Jiri Kulich has 3 goals, 2 assists and 5 points in 12 games, worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jiri Kulich is a developing center who has seen increasing NHL action over three seasons. The 22-year-old has accumulated 18 goals and 11 assists for 29 points in 75 career games, demonstrating offensive flashes.
While his current season shows 3 goals and 2 assists in 12 games with a GAR of 0.2, his peak GAR of 5.8 from a prior season suggests higher potential. His value currently stems from a modest contribution to even-strength offense, indicating he is still finding his consistent impact at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 28 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 4 | 20 | 15.0% | 16:22 | 52.4% | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.6 | -0.2 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 5.7 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jiri Kulich has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.7 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jiri Kulich's GAR this season?
Jiri Kulich has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Jiri Kulich have this season?
Jiri Kulich has 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 12 games this season.
Is Jiri Kulich a good center?
Jiri Kulich ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2025-26 season.