Jiri Tlusty News

The Devils have placed Jiri Tlusty (undisclosed) on IR.

Tlutsty left Friday’s game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. His injury must be serious, because he was immediately placed on IR and Joseph Blandisi has been recalled. Tlusty will be out until at least next Friday.

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The Devils have activated Jiri Tlusty (upper-body) from IR; expected to play on Friday.

Tlusty has been out of the lineup since November 20th, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Red Wings. Tlusty is expected to skate on the Devils’ second line with Joseph Blandisi and Kyle Palmieri. He has just three points (1G / 2A) in 16 games this season.

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The Hurricanes have traded Jiri Tlusty to the Jets for a 2016 3rd round pick and a 2015 conditional 6th round pick.

Tlusty, 26, is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. He has played under Jets head coach Paul Maurice both when he was with the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes. Maurice is obviously familiar with Tlusty and like what he brings to the Jets. Winnipeg recently lost Mathieu Perreault for a long period of time, so a winger was needed. Tlusty has 13 goals and 10 assists (27 points) in 52 games this season.

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Tlusty (upper-body) will return to the lineup on Monday.

Tlusty has missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury, but will be back tomorrow vs. Montreal. He will skate with Viktor Rask and Chris Terry. Tlusty has 10 goals and three assists in 28 games this season.

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Tlusty (undisclosed) is officially out for this afternoon's game.

Tlusty took part in warmups, including line rushes on the top-line, but he will not be available vs. the Flyers. Obviously his injury did not react as he would have liked in warmups, so the Hurricanes will have Jay Harrison draw in as they go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

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Tlusty (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups.

Tlusty was listed as a game-time decision, so a decision will likely be made based on how he feels in warmups. Tlusty has not recorded a point in six games, so it might be safe to go with your other option today, just in case he is held out.

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Tlusty (upper-body) will play on Friday.

Tlusty skated in a no-contact sweater on Thursday, but was back in a regular jersey on his regular line this morning. He will skate with Eric Staal and Alex Semin on the Canes’ top line and will try to keep his nice start going. He has recorded six goals and two assists in 11 games.

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