Kulikov (undisclosed) is inactive for Thursday's home matchup with the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov was absent from Thursday's morning skate, an inauspicious sign that he'd miss his fourth consecutive contest. The 26-year-old blueliner has yet to tally a point over 12 games this season so his unavailability shouldn't have any significant impact on fantasy owners.

Kulkikov (undisclosed) was not present at morning skate Thursday, Amy Moritz of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as Kulikov did not accompany the team to St. Louis ahead of Thursday's game against the Lightning. Assuming he doesn't lace up for the evening's contest, the sizable defender's next chance to play will be Saturday, when the the Sabres come home for a date with the Penguins. It's recommended that fantasy owners of Kulikov leave him on the bench or the waiver wire, as he's gone pointless with a minus-4 rating in 12 games.

Kulikov (undisclosed) will not travel to St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defenseman has been out since Thursday with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. A stabilizing presence on Buffalo's blue line, his absence creates a big hole in the blue line as the Sabres try to right the ship and end their four-game losing streak. Through 12 games Kulikov has yet to register a single point, but offense has never been his strong suit. The Sabres are expected to make a call-up from AHL Rochester soon.

Kulikov (undisclosed) is not fit to play in Saturday's game against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov is one of six Sabres currently ailing, though the team seems to be hurting the most up front. It's been a trying campaign for the 26-year-old thus far, as he's gone pointless with a minus-4 rating after spending the past seven seasons with the Panthers. At any rate, Kulikov's next chance to lace up for a game will come Tuesday against the Blues in St. Louis.

Kulikov (undisclosed) will be out of the lineup Friday against New Jersey, John Vogl of the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov becomes just the latest Sabre to miss time with an injury this year. While the team will no doubt miss him on the blue line, fantasy owners are unlikely to be affected much considering he has failed to record a point in 12 games this year, despite averaging 22:35 of ice time per night. With the 26-year-old sidelined, Buffalo recalled Justin Falk from the minors.

Kulikov (undisclosed) missed Thursday's skate and is considered day-to-day, Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov played 23:44 Wednesday against Ottawa but clearly something is bothering him enough to be held out of Thursday's skate. He's considered day-to-day and his status for Friday's game is questionable. He's one of Buffalo's top veteran shutdown defenseman and provides a stabilizing presence for rookie partner Casey Nelson. Kulikov's absence certainly makes this difficult for the Sabres on defense, and head coach Dan Bylsma will certainly lean on his top pairing of Josh Gorges and Rasmus Ristolainen a lot more. The Sabres may make a call-up from AHL Rochester so stay tuned.

Kulikov registered two shots and four blocked shots with a team-high 23:34 of ice time during Monday's loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his significant role, Kulikov is still searching for his first point of the season. Further frustrating for fantasy purposes, the first-year Sabre has just six shots on net and nine blocked shots through 11 games. At this point, he's a low-end own in cavernous leagues.

Kulikov (lower body) will play Sunday against the Oilers, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Contrary to a previous report Friday, head coach Dan Bylsma stated Sunday that Kulikov will indeed play against Edmonton. It'll be the former Panther's debut with the Sabres after he spent the first seven years of his career in South Florida, where he had 138 points in 460 games. He's expected to form a pairing with Cody Franson.

Kulikov (lower body) will not suit up Sunday against Edmonton, but could be available during the Sabres' four-game road-trip, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov's debut for Buffalo will have to wait at least one more game and the Sabres may decide to recall an additional defenseman from AHL Rochester in order to boost their depth on the blue line. In terms of on ice minutes, Casey Nelson figures to be Kulikov's replacement while the 25-year-old is sidelined. If he can get healthy, Kulikov offers decent mid-range value especially in ancillary categories like hits and blocked shots.

Kulikov (lower body) will not be in Thursday's lineup against Montreal, contrary to earlier reports, John Vogl of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov was originally expected to be in the lineup Thursday, but appears to have reaggravated his lower-body injury. It remains unclear what, if any, impact this will have on the blueliner's availability Sunday against Edmonton. In the meantime, Casey Nelson will slide into Kulikov's spot on the depth chart.