From Russia, Dmitry Kulikov is a well-travelled defencman whose shut down skills would always find a home in the NHL.
Drafted 14th Overall in 2009, Kulikov debuted for the Panthers while still a teenager, and found solid time at the blue line over the next few seasons, peaking with a 28-Point output in 2011-12. Kulikov was traded to Buffalo in 2016, and he would later played for Winnipeg, New Jersey, Edmonton, Minnesota, Anaheim and Pittsburgh before resigning in 2023 with the Panthers as a Free Agent.
It was a great move for Kulikov, who helped Florida win their first Stanley Cup. He is still with Florida going into 2024/25 and his veteran presence could help them repeat.
21. Dmitry Kulikov
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defence
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 14th Overall 6/26/09.
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Departed: Traded to the Buffalo Sabres with the 2016 2nd Round Pick for Mark Pysyk and a 2nd and 4th Round Pick 6/25/16.
Acquired (2): Signed as a Free Agent 7/1/23 - Games Played: 538
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Notable Statistics: 29 Goals
129 Assists
158 Points
363 PIM
.29 PPG
-23 Plus/Minus
29.2 Point Shares
27 Playoff Games
1 Goal
6 Assists
7 Points
24 PIM
.26 PPG
-1 Plus/Minus
- Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (2024)
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