Jiri Tlusty News

Tlusty (upper-body) thinks that he will play Friday.

Tlusty was injured on a high hit by Jack Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson was suspended three games for the hit, but Tlusty was on the ice this morning, albeit in a no-contact jersey, but he said following the skate that he thinks he will play on Friday.

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Tlusty (upper-body) is on the ice in a no-contact jersey.

Tlusty was injured in the Hurricanes win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Jack Johnson was slapped with a three-game suspension for the hit on Tlusty, but it looks like he will miss some time as a result of the big hit. Look for Jeff Skinner to move back into the top-6 with Tlusty out.

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Tlusty (upper-body) has left tonight's game and will not return.

Tlusty was injured in the third period on a hit from Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson. He had no points in 16:08 TOI. The Hurricanes have battled injuries in the early part of the season, so they are hoping that the Tlusty's injury is not serious.

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The Hurricanes have re-signed Jiri Tlusty to a one-year contract worth $2.95 million.

After a great 2012-13 season, Tlusty took a step back last season posting 16 goals and 14 assists (30 points) in 68 games. A lot of Hurricanes had a tough season, so they are going to take a chance on Tlusty for one more season. His fantasy value is higher when he is playing with Eric Staal, but that is not a guarantee heading into 2014-15.

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Tlusty (lower-body) will return to the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.

Tlusty missed four games with a lower-body injury he suffered on March 31st. Tlusty will likely skate with Jordan Staal and Nathan Gerbe on Carolina's second line. He as 14 goals and 12 assists (26 points) in 65 games this season.

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Tlusty (lower-body) left Monday's game and did not return --Questionable for Tuesday.

Tlusty played just 10:32 while he is usually around 15. He has had a rough season compared to last seasons breakout campaign. However, since being pushed back onto the top line with Eric Staal, Tlusty has four goals and three assists in his last nine games. Monitor his status in pre-game warmups.

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The Hurricanes have activated forward Jiri Tlusty (appendectomy) from injured reserve.

Tlusty, 25, has missed Carolina’s last eight games after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on December 24. He has scored six goals and earned four assists (10 points) in 36 games this season. Tlusty is in his seventh professional season and his fifth with the Hurricanes. He has scored 63 goals and earned 59 assists (122 points) in 313 career NHL regular-season games with Toronto and Carolina.

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Tlusty (appendectomy) is back at Hurricanes practice today.

Tlusty was expected to miss two-to-three weeks after undergoing and emergency appendectomy on December 24. Tuesday would mark the three week point, so with his return to practice there is a good chance that he will be in the lineup on Monday. The appendectomy cost Tlusty nine games, but is looks like he will skate with Elias Lindholm and Radek Dvorak tomorrow vs. the Flames. He has followed his breakout season in 2012-13 with a dismal 10 points (6G / 4A) in 37 games this year.

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