The 2009 14th overall pick has struggled offensively this season posting one goal and two assists with a minus-9 rating in 27 games. Panthers head coach Peter Horachek says Kulikov "needs to be accountable". Kuli is disappointed does not think he was playing bad enough to be kicked out of lineup.
Kulikov fell awkwardly after getting tangled up with Jaromir Jagr, was helped off the ice and did not return.
Kulikov hasn't played since March 2nd because of an upper-body injury. He is a solid young defenseman, he has seven assists in 20 games this season.
Kulikov hasn't played since March 3rd because of an upper-body injury. He has seven assists in 20 games this season. Kulikov could be worth a pick-up when he returns to the Panthers lineup.
No word on how long Kulikov could be out for but adjust your lineups accordingly if you were counting on the young D man today.
Kulikov scores 28 points in 56 games last season for the Panthers and is their 2nd best fantasy defenseman (behind Campbell). Kulikov is still young and has tremendous upside.
Expect Kulikov to line up with Mike Weaver tonight. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Sounds like Kulikov could draw in this weekend. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Kulikov probably needs another couple of practices before getting back into the lineup. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Kulikov probably needs another week before getting back into the lineup. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Versteeg not skating this morning indicates he probably won't play this week. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
Kulikov should return before the end of the regular season and could be a black ace in a week or two. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Sounds like the Panthers should have one of their better d-man back in the lineup in a few weeks. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games..
Sounds like the Panthers should have one of their better d-man back in the lineup in a few weeks. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games..
Kulikov definitely won't play tonight and misses most of the regular season. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games. He will be missed as one of the team's top puck-movers.
Kulikov did not practice today and is expected to be out until the break. In his third professional season, he has four goals and 24 points through 46 games. Expect the team to call up a d-man.
Despite the nasty gash, the young defender was able to draw into the lineup. Last night he landed a hit, took a shot on goal and finished with a minus-1 rating in the team's 2-1 loss to the Kings. Expect him to stay in the lineup moving forward.
