Dmitri Kulikov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NHL). Kulikov currently plays for the Minnesota Wild as their Defence. Previously, Dmitry Kulikov has played for Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, and Edmonton Oilers.
Dmitry Kulikov has an estimated net worth of over $14 million. As a Defence, Dmitry Kulikov reportedly earns around $2,250,000 as his yearly salary from Minnesota Wild. Further, he is married to his beautiful wife, Emelie Olsson.
Dmitry Kulikov is married to his beautiful wife Emelie Olsson. Further, they tied the knot in 2015 after dating each other for some time.
Further, they have a baby son whose name is not revealed yet.
The duo looks adorable together. The couple looks heart melting together as they are spotted together at various events. Despite a busy schedule, Dmitry Kulikov manages to give time to his lady love as the keeps on going to vacations and have a lot of fun.
Besides that, he is an animal lover. Talking about his physique, The Famous NHL star is 6 ft 1 inch in height and weighs around 84 kg.
As of 2022, Dmitry Kulikov has an estimated net worth of over $14 million which is exactly double compared to Rickard Rakell's net worth.
On 18th Januaray 2013, Kulikov signed a 3 year $3.975 million contract with Florida. On 18th January 2013, he agreed on 2 year $5 million contract with Florida. The following year on 18th July, Kulikov signed a 3 year $13 million contract with Florida.
He reportedly signed a 3 year / $13,000,000 contract, including $13,000,000 guaranteed with Winnipeg Jets in July 1, 2017.
On 22nd October 2022, Kulikov signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with New Jersey.
On 12 April 2021, he was traded to Edmonton.
On 28th July 2021, he signed a 2 year $4.5 million contract with Minnesota.
Some of his career contract and earnings, including bonus and incentives:
YEAR | TEAM | SALARY |
2009-2010 | $900,000 | |
2010-2011 | Florida Panthers | $900,000 |
2011-2012 | Florida Panthers | $990,000 |
2012-2013 | Florida Panthers | $1,170,732 |
2013-2014 | Florida Panthers | $3,000,000 |
2014-2015 | Florida Panthers | $4,000,000 |
2015-2016 | Florida Panthers | $4,500,000 |
2016-2017 | Buffalo Sabres | $4,500,000 |
2017-2018 | Winnipeg Jets | $4,333,333 |
2018-2019 | Winnipeg Jets | $4,333,333 |
2019-2020 | Winnipeg Jets | $4,333,334 |
2020-2021 | Edmonton Oilers | $257,764 |
2020-2021 | New Jersey Devils | $892,236 |
2021-2022 | Minnesota Wild | $2,250,000 |
From 12 seasons in NHL, he has an estimated career earning of $36,360,732.
Dmitry Kulikov was born on 29 October 1990, in Lipetsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union but the names of his parents are still to be revealed. He is Russian and belongs to the white ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Scorpio.
Kulikov began his career with Lokomotiv-2 Yaroslavl in the Pervaya League in his homeland Russia and left his club for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Drummondville Voltigeurs in North America in November 2008.
Kulikov was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft after his rookie year with the Voltigeurs and subsequently signed a professional contract with the club on 29 September 2009.
Despite his age, in his rookie season 2009-10, Kulikov managed to play in 68 games with Florida, displaying high levels of skill and trust. Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon said Kulikov had high expectations for the future of the Panthers organization.
Kulikov signed a three-year contract extension of $13 million with the Panthers on 18 July 2014, worth $ 4.3 million per year. On June 25, 2016, in exchange for defenceman Mark Pysyk, Kulikov was traded to the Buffalo Sabres along with the 33rd overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft.
Currently, he plays alongside his star teammates such as Brandon Tanev, Patrik Laine and many more.
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