Confirmed with Link: Dmitry Kulikov signs for 2 years, $2.25m AAV

[Bazeek]

I was hoping for under $2m, but whatever. I think Kulikov will do fine on the 3rd pairing.

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[Dickie Dunn]

:golfclap:

 

[WILDTATE10]

We got Kap his Russian!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Meh.

 

[Prior]

Still allocating a lot of money to the blueline, which was always a problem around here apparently, only now it’s a lot worse.

 

[guitarhunterdude]

I mean thank f*** we didn't want to give Menell a shot for cheaper. Why potentially have a mediocre 3rd pair defenseman when you can guarantee one for more money?

 

[GordieGallant]

Still allocating a lot of money to the blueline, which was always a problem around here apparently, only now it’s a lot worse.

The Wilds problems have been forwards turning the puck over, centers that can’t win a draw, and before last year horseshit goaltending. The blue line has been pretty solid in my opinion.

 

[MNRube]

Man I was nervous it was gonna be 3 years 10m or something. If he can play solid defensive hockey next to Addison until ROR or Lambos is ready, this is a decent deal.

Also glad we got Kirill a Russian to play with. Perhaps I’m being sentimental, but I think we should have done it last year.

 

[guitarhunterdude]

The Wilds problems have been forwards turning the puck over, centers that can’t win a draw, and before last year horseshit goaltending. The blue line has been pretty solid in my opinion.

Pretty solid but being paid to be "carry the team" good. And now we're spending just as much for a worse crew. Like I'm trying not to get all worked up about a couple mid- to bottom-pair defensemen but this whole saga has just been comically mismanaged.

 

[nickschultzfan]

What are people's thoughts on whether he is better than Soucy?

 

[Prior]

What are people's thoughts on whether he is better than Soucy?

Similar defending, worse transition, without the surprisingly good play or two every 10-15 games or so.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

What are people's thoughts on whether he is better than Soucy?

Not counting on it.

 

[2Pair]

What are people's thoughts on whether he is better than Soucy?

Soucy is better than Goligoski

 

[keppel146]

Let’s hope things go well

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Way back in the day I proposed a Scandella for Kulikov trade as they were both breaking into the league, Fla fans laughed and said not even close. How things progress through the years is crazy. He did show some very good skills when he entered the league, who knows, we have had some reclamation projects work out pretty well over the past few years. He’s not the worst player to bet on, I liked his skill potential if he can manage to find his game again.

 

[Bonin21]

What are people's thoughts on whether he is better than Soucy?

No not close and minus the upside

 

[Bazeek]

Way back in the day I proposed a Scandella for Kulikov trade as they were both breaking into the league, Fla fans laughed and said not even close. How things progress through the years is crazy. He did show some very good skills when he entered the league, who knows, we have had some reclamation projects work out pretty well over the past few years. He’s not the worst player to bet on, I liked his skill potential if he can manage to find his game again.

My main concern with Kulikov for 2 years is health, but other than that I think he's been a pretty reliable bottom-pairing player for a few years now. Whether he can play at a $2m+ level... I'm skeptical of that one, but I guess I won't rule it out either. It's not a discount, but if the other blueline deals today are anything to go by discounts are few and far between.

 

[MuckOG]

Kulikov should add some beef alongside Addison on the 3rd pairing. Wouldve preferred a bit cheaper AAV, but compared to what other defensemen are getting in the UFA market, its hard to complain

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

My main concern with Kulikov for 2 years is health, but other than that I think he's been a pretty reliable bottom-pairing player for a few years now. Whether he can play at a $2m+ level... I'm skeptical of that one, but I guess I won't rule it out either. It's not a discount, but if the other blueline deals today are anything to go by discounts are few and far between.

He’s kind of a hard player to judge, he has played on some truly bad teams/situations for much of his career. The Buffalo taint is hard to overcome it seems, though, coincidentally, Scandella did manage it and solidified the Blues a bit.

 

[Puhis]

It's a solid signing. Nothing to plan the parade on, but nothing to fire anyone over either. Exactly what we need right now - and I feel he hasn't really been able to show his best recently either, what with all the injuries he's suffered and organisational dumpster fires he's played for.

 

[2Pair]

He's a left handed Greg Pateryn

 

[MNRube]

Put him with Spurgeon and let Goligoski mentor Addison. I feel like almost everyone plays well with 46

Brodin - Dumba
Kulikov - Spurgeon
Goligoski - Addison

 

[Jaykay]

He's really good defensively, does nothing offensively. Fine signing.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Put him with Spurgeon and let Goligoski mentor Addison. I feel like almost everyone plays well with 46

Brodin - Dumba
Kulikov - Spurgeon
Goligoski - Addison

That’s actually pretty decent, good mix of offense and defense throughout the pairings.

 

[GordieGallant]

Soucy is better than Goligoski

No he’s not.