Dmitry Kulikov News
Defense
Florida Panthers
Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said Dmitry Kulikov is likely done for the season after sustaining an upper body injury Sunday against the Bruins.
Kulikov fell awkwardly after getting tangled up with Jaromir Jagr, was helped off the ice and did not return.
April 21, 2013, 3:58 p.m.
Kulikov will be back tonight.
Kulikov hasn't played since March 2nd because of an upper-body injury. He is a solid young defenseman, he has seven assists in 20 games this season.
March 23, 2013, 12:38 p.m.
#FlaPanthers Kevin Dineen says D Dmitry Kulikov (shoulder) should return during this road trip
Kulikov hasn't played since March 3rd because of an upper-body injury. He has seven assists in 20 games this season. Kulikov could be worth a pick-up when he returns to the Panthers lineup.
March 21, 2013, 12:55 p.m.
Florida also lost defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (wrist/hand) after he lost his footing and went down hard onto the ice and into the boards.
No word on how long Kulikov could be out for but adjust your lineups accordingly if you were counting on the young D man today.
March 3, 2013, 9:50 a.m.
Panthers sign Dmitry Kulikov to a 2 year deal
Kulikov scores 28 points in 56 games last season for the Panthers and is their 2nd best fantasy defenseman (behind Campbell). Kulikov is still young and has tremendous upside.
Jan. 17, 2013, 5:25 p.m.
Coach Dineen says he expects Versteeg and Kulikov to return to #FlaPanthers lineup tonight vs. #Sabres. #NHL
Expect Kulikov to line up with Mike Weaver tonight. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 17, 2012, 11:03 a.m.
Weaver RT @iammikepyro who's Kulikov working with.
Sounds like Kulikov could draw in this weekend. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 16, 2012, 11:52 a.m.
No official word on lineup tonight, but Santorelli, Versteeg, Upshall and Kulikov getting in extra skating after #FlaPanthers morning skate
Kulikov probably needs another couple of practices before getting back into the lineup. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 15, 2012, 11:07 a.m.
Dmitry Kulikov (knee), Scottie Upshall need more time
Kulikov probably needs another week before getting back into the lineup. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 14, 2012, 1:47 p.m.
() Kris Versteeg (hip) and Dmitry Kulikov (knee) skated again on Tuesday before Florida's morning skate and Dineen said both could return to the Panthers before this four-game homestand ends Saturday against the Sabres.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 14, 2012, 10:16 a.m.
Panthers say Versteeg skated before as did Kuli #flapanthers
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 12, 2012, 11:41 a.m.
Nice to see Versteeg, Kulikov and @ScottieUpshall all skating before #FlaPanthers optional. All 3 wearing orange no contact jerseys.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 10, 2012, 12:40 p.m.
Kris Versteeg did not
Versteeg not skating this morning indicates he probably won't play this week. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
March 6, 2012, 11:17 a.m.
Word is Dmitry Kulikov and Scottie Upshall skated before #FlaPanthers practice
Kulikov should return before the end of the regular season and could be a black ace in a week or two. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
March 6, 2012, 11:14 a.m.
Kuli is still several weeks away #flapanthers
Sounds like the Panthers should have one of their better d-man back in the lineup in a few weeks. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games..
Feb. 20, 2012, 5:45 p.m.
