Now that we are more than halfway through the NHL season, the analysis of a team can be made without being hasty. Where the holes are on each team is now evident, or even more so now than before. Transactions, coincidence, and real possibilities for the future are coming through as the trade deadline approaches ...
When the Carolina Hurricanes traded their latest first round pick, at the time, in Phillipe Paradis to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Jiri Tlusty in 2009 some fans thought the Hurricanes had overpaid. But three years after the trade happened, Tlusty is showing why GM Jim Rutherford made the trade. When the Czech forward arrived in ...
If you take a look at the NHL goal scoring leaders right now, you’ll see a lot of familiar faces at the top: Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, James Neal, Eric Staal, among others. And then there’s Jiri Tlusty.
There are plenty of gems (owned in less than 30% in Yahoo leagues) out there just sitting in free agency in your league, and you’re getting impatient with an underachiever on your roster. Here are some names to keep in mind when your patience runs out. Jiri Tlusty (28%): With 9 points in 12 ...
After one of the more up and down years in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason as a bit of an enigma. Their 2011-12 record of 33-33-16 is, on the surface, indicative of a mediocre team; however, their ability to win after the All Star break under the tutelage of Kirk Muller provides hope for ...
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Jiri Tlusty to a two-year, $3.2 million contract on Monday, according to Team President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. The deal will pay Tlusty $1.5 million next season and $1.7 million in 2013-14. “Jiri had a very good season and showed that he can contribute as a top-end NHL forward,” ...
RALEIGH, N.C.—When Anthony Stewart was placed on waivers on February 6, it appeared as if his time in Carolina had come to an end. The Quebec native had just five goals and six assists through 50 games, delegated, for the most part, to a fourth line role. But when no team claimed him during his ...
Painting a Picture with Shooting Percentages Shooting percentage is often a key determinant when evaluating a player’s production or lack thereof. It is often overlooked, as in fantasy leagues, one would routinely gather potential by looking at goals, assists, shots and the line combinations rather than analyzing percentages of what is making one’s numbers increase ...
RALEIGH, N.C.—The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night by the score of 3-2 in the shootout. Saku Koivu had the lone shootout goal and Jonas Hiller made 30 saves for his 23rd win of the year. Jerome Samson and Jamie McBain each lit the lamp for Carolina, and Justin Peters made 35 ...
The Carolina Hurricanes have swept the Boston Bruins. Believe it or not, the Canes have gone a perfect 4 and 0 against the Big Bad Bruins which has to be the highlight of their season so far. To top it off, they beat a very good Los Angeles Kings team on Saturday night as well. ...
