Hurricanes Sign Jiri Tlusty to One-Year Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that they have signed center Jiri Tlusty to a one-year contract worth $525,000. In 57 games last season with the Hurricanes, he had six goals and six assists for 12 points. He also appeared in five games with Charlotte of the AHL, scoring one goal and one assist for two points. This is an okay depth signing for Carolina, as Tlusty has the skills to become a talented forward at the NHL level, but has been unable to prove it thus far. He does have some playmaking skill and can be creative with the puck, but is not very good defensively and will probably not be a huge goal-scorer. Due to his inconsistency, he will likely be relegated to third or fourth line duties next season in Carolina.