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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats

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Kulikov could be a good fit for the Penguins, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

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Kulikov's solid defensive reputation would surely be an upgrade over the young and inexperienced options on the Penguins' blue line. Kulikov has 10 points through 52 outings this season, so he likely won't contribute much extra offense, though getting out of Anaheim could help him a bit in that regard.

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Kulikov signed a one-year contract with the Devils this offseason and will compete for a spot on their third pairing in his 12th NHL season. The Russian is a reliable presence in his own zone but doesn't offer enough offense to garner consideration in the fantasy realm at this stage of his career. Kulikov has averaged just eight points over the past four seasons despite dressing for at least 47 games in each of those campaigns.

Kulikov figures to hold down a third-pairing role heading into the 2019-20 campaign, but his place in the lineup is far from secure. Youngsters Sami Niku, Logan Stanley and Anthony Bitetto will all be pushing for minutes, which could relegate the veteran Kulikov to the press box from time to time. Fantasy owners just need to look at the Russian's goal total from last year (none) to realize he won't provide much in terms of value in even deeper formats.

Injuries have taken a serious toll on Kulikov. Buoyed by a back injury that required surgery after the Western Conference finals, the Russian appeared in 62 games for the Jets last season which was right in line with his career averages over a nine-year span. One of Kulikov's redeeming qualities had been his ability to log 20-plus minutes from the blue line on a yearly basis but he clocked 17:04 of average rink run for a career-low mark in 2017-18. While defensemen generally cost a premium in fantasy leagues due to the relative scarcity of the position, Kulikov is likely to toil on the virtual waiver wire as he hasn't cleared 20 points since the 2014-15 campaign with the Panthers.

Kulikov’s one-year stopover in Buffalo was forgettable: He played just 47 games, scored just five points and finished with a minus-26 rating -- ninth-worst in the league and nine ticks worse than the next Sabre. Despite failing to solidify and provide a veteran presence for a young blue line, he still landed a three-year deal worth $13 million with the Jets, where he’s expected to play a supporting role on the second or third pairing. It won't be hard for the 2009 draft’s No. 14 overall selected to improve on his woeful 2016-17 season, but much of his value is still derived from his penchants for blocking shots and dishing hits.

Acquired via trade by the Sabres from Florida over the offseason, Kulikov will assume much the same role he had on the Panthers -- dishing hits and blocking shots. His added defensive presence will take some pressure off Josh Gorges and Zach Bogosian, maybe even allowing Rasmus Ristolainen or Jake McCabe to take more chances on offense. Once upon a time a first-round pick and well-regarded fantasy prospect, Kulikov has scored just four goals in his past 174 regular season games, so offense isn’t his strong suit, although he's considered a good puck mover. Still only 25, Kuikov could still develop more productivity, but you can't draft him with the expectation of that materializing this year.

Kulikov is coming off a somewhat disappointing season in which he put up three goals and 19 assists in 73 games for the Panthers. After scoring eight goals in 2013-14, Kulikov's regression was due to a drastically diminished shooting percentage, which fell from 6.3 percent down to 3.6 percent. It didn't help matters that Kulikov also attempted 44 fewer shots. Playing more than 21 minutes per game while fluctuating in and out of the Panthers’ top four, Kulikov is a solid defensive blueliner, but doesn't provide enough on the score sheet to give him much in the way of fantasy value. That said, if he can find a way to ratchet up his shot attempts, he should improve upon last season’s three-goal output.

Five years into his NHL career, the 23 year-old Kulikov is an enigma. Coming off arguably his worst season, Kulikov will need to demonstrate that he still possesses the skills to reemerge as a useful fantasy defenseman. In 2013-14, Kulikov scored just eight goals and 19 points to go along with a minus-26 rating, but he did at least manage to set new career-highs in shots, hits, and PIM, suggesting a some maturation in his physical game even as his scoring dipped. The Panthers’ new management staff includes the defensive coach who helped mold a Kings squad that has been among the league's best on that side of the ice, and his tutelage may help boost Kulikov's game. There is reason for some optimism that Kulikov could show some improvement while costing very little to get onto your team, but until he shows dramatic change, he will remain a risky investment.

Kulikov recorded a line of 3/7/10 in 34 games with the Panthers last season, but missed the end of the season with a shoulder injury. With the shoulder now surgically repaired, it will be interesting to see if the 22-year-old former first round draft pick can push his offensive game to the next level.

Kulikov continues to progress, scoring a career-high 28 points in only 58 games played this past season. Injuries curtailed what was shaping up to be the young defender's finest season, as did several stretches of inconsistency. The former 2009 first-round pick has really picked up his game making him an attractive fantasy option. While there may be some dips in production throughout the course of a season, Kulikov remains a strong long-term prospect, especially in keeper leagues.

Kulikov took another step forward in his development, posting career highs in goals (6), assists (20) and points (26). Still only 20 years old, Kulikov has major breakout potential considering an increased opportunity to rack up assists as a result of the Panthers' offseason shopping spree. Kulikov will frustrate owners at times as he continues to work at his game while playing in the NHL, but he's definitely an upside pick.

In 2009-10, Kulikov averaged over 17 minutes of ice time in 68 games as a rookie. This 19-year-old is a well-rounded rearguard who could dent the box score more frequently as he matures. Already, he's known as a smart player who can hold his own on the ice. He'll be given every opportunity to thrive on Florida's blue line, but it would be smart to exercise caution when drafting him, as it could take him another season to fully bloom.

There are indications the Panthers will give Kulikov a serious look in training camp, but it's more likely that the puck-moving defenseman will end up back in Drummondville of the QMJHL. He's certainly a name to keep an eye on in the future, though.