Overview
- Ruff disclosed the blood clot diagnosis Monday after practice, following Kulich’s placement on injured reserve last week for what was initially described as ear fluid.
- He is expected to miss significant time, and the coach expressed hope for a return later this season without making a commitment.
- Team doctors will reassess within three to four weeks to establish a clearer return estimate.
- Kulich has three goals and five points in 12 games this season and has been out since Nov. 1, missing the last three games.
- Buffalo is also without Zach Benson, Justin Danforth, Josh Norris and Jason Zucker, with Ryan McLeod filling the top-line center role as the Sabres’ scoring slides to 2.67 goals per game and 1.75 over the last four.