From Russia, Dmitry Kulikov is a well-traveled defenceman whose shutdown 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 play 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 two Stanley Cups. He is still with Florida going into 2025/26, and his veteran presence could help them three-peat.
18. 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: 606
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Notable Statistics: 33 Goals
138 Assists
171 Points
401 PIM
.29 PPG
-13 Plus/Minus
765 Blocked Shots
994 Hits
193 Takeaways
381 Giveaways
33.1 Point Shares
60 Playoff Games
3 Goals
9 Assists
12 Points
38 PIM
.20 PPG
+5 Plus/Minus
64 Blocked Shots
176 Hits
15 Takeaways
42 Giveaways
- Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (2024)
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