Kulikov inked a three-year, $12.99 million contract with te Jets on Saturday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's numbers took a sharp hit during his 2016-17 campaign in Buffalo, but it didn't penalize him on the free agent market. He collected just five points (two goal, three assists) over 47 games with the Sabres last season, but has reached or neared 20 points in the vast majority of his professional campaigns. His down year could drop push him fantasy boards heading into 2017-18, which could make the blueliner a sleeper during drafts.

Kulikov (upper body) returned to action Saturday and picked up a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

And just like that, Kulikov doubled his point output for the season; he did it in 40 games. Nice game, but we just can't recommend him with production like that.

Kulikov (upper body) will rejoin the lineup Saturday against the visiting Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Including Kuli, the Sabres are expected to welcome back four players that had been dealing with ailments. Of course, the Russian has been a major liability for Buffalo and fantasy owners alike, adding only two points with an unsightly minus-17 rating through 39 contests this season. You can safely pass over him in virtually any format.

Kulikov (upper body) returned to practice Thursday and should be available Saturday against the Maple Leafs, barring any setbacks.

EDGE Analysis

With two points and a minus-17 rating through 39 games this season, Kulikov -- who last suited up on March 4 -- hasn't been a fantasy factor, but his pending return does bolster the Sabres' blue line depth as the team's stretch run approaches.

Kulikov (upper body) is not in the lineup for Friday night's showdown in Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov will miss his third straight and the team has yet to establish a timeline for his return. Considering the Russian blueliner has one point and a minus-7 rating in his last 19 games, his absence isn't likely to affect most fantasy owners.

Kulikov (upper body) will miss Tuesday's contest against Philadelphia, Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Times Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defenseman got injured in Saturday's game and wasn't able to go in Sunday's matchup with Pittsburgh either, making this two-straight missed. He won't be missed much offensively, with only two points in 39 games, but hit 21:31 will be split among the Sabres' other blue liners with Justin Falk taking over the majority of that time. Kulikov will have a chance to return again on Friday.

Kulikov (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Penguins, WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov was considered doubtful for the contest entering Sunday, so his official absence shouldn't come as much of a surprise. His absence shouldn't impact many fantasy playoff races given that he's tallied just two points over 39 games. Justin Falk will take his place in Sunday's lineup, while Kulikov could return as soon as Tuesday when the Sabres host the Flyers.

Kulikov (upper body) is unlikely to make the trip for Sunday's game against he Penguins, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Dan Bylsma did not offer an update on Kulikov's condition after leaving Saturday's home game against the Lightning, but Vogl noted the defenseman's gear was still in the dressing room while the rest is being packed for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. Putting two and two together, it appears Kulikov will miss the game against the Penguins. Justin Falk, a healthy scratch on Saturday, is likely to draw in for Sunday's contest.

Kulikov left Saturday's game against the Lightning due to an upper-body injury and he will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately the Sabres they have a game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, so Kulikov is a huge question mark for that one. Justin Falk will likely draw into the lineup to pair with Zach Bogosian if Kulikov is unable to skate in the Steel City.

Kulikov will start sitting out games as a healthy scratch if his play doesn't improve, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Those words came straight from head coach Dan Bylsma on Thursday, who is obviously frustrated by the lack of production and consistency from the 26-year-old Kulikov. Acquired from Florida via trade, Kulikov has had an injury-riddled season in which he's appeared in just 37 games, registering just two points and an ugly minus-15 rating despite averaging 22:03 per game. The Sabres were unable to find a new home for him at the trade deadline and is unlikely to be re-signed given how poorly his season has gone. If Kulikov sits, Justin Falk is expected to step into his spot in the lineup.