Jiri Tlusty is not skating today. Assuming maintenance as was the case on Monday.
Tlusty also missed Monday's practice before playing that night. He is not expected to miss any time. Over his last eight games, the top-line winger has been red hot with four goals and nine points.
Tlusty now has career highs across the board with 14 goals and 25 points on the season. Considering he received first line minutes, this production may not be shortlived.
Tlusty moves back onto Staal's line where he may get a slight boost in fantasy hockey value. The Czech winger has seven goals and 14 points through 43 games.
Tlusty moves back down to the third line following a brief promotion to a top line. The Czech native scored two goals and six points through his first 14 games this year.
Coach Paul Maurice changes lines as frequently as socks as Tlusty moves to the first line. The Finnish left wing scored a goal and three points over his past nine games.
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Jiri Tlusty (YIH-ree T’LOO-stee) to a one-year contract worth $525,000.