Hurricanes Sign Jiri Tlusty to Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that they have signed left wing Jiri Tlusty to a two-year contract extension worth $3.2 million.  The deal will pay him $1.5 million in 2012-13 and $1.7 million in 2013-14.  He would have been a restricted free agent this summer.  In 79 games this past season, he had 17 goals and 19 assists for 36 points, career highs in all three categories.  Not a bad depth move for the Hurricanes, as Tlusty is a good playmaker and is versatile enough to play on both wings despite being very inconsistent in his scoring.  If Tlusty can produce numbers over the next two season like he did this past season, then his salary will be a bargain for Carolina.