Kulikov reportedly had more than a few suitors ... The NHL's projected salary cap jumps could change how Connor Bedard and other young NHL stars look at their second contracts.

Needless to say, Kulikov has not had the best season in ... Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is on pace for 70 points, but he has the seventh-worst plus-minus rating in the NHL this season.

Kulikov recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Kings. Kulikov didn't have to wait long to make his 1,000th NHL game a little more special, as he helped out on Sam Bennett's tally in ...