2010-11 Canes Country Exit Analysis: Jiri Tlusty

by Bob Wage on Aug 13, 2011 1:24 PM EDT in 2010-11 Exit Analysis

Like many of his teammates, Carolina Hurricanes winger Jiri Tlusty had an up and down season last year. Once again, he struggled with the injury bug which started during training camp when he was slow to recover from offseason knee surgery. He ended up missing the first part of the year and got off to a slow start when he was able to play.

Still, he flashed signs of promise at times as he was able to create scoring chances for himself and his linemates, when healthy. He averaged 9:51 of ice time per game and spent most of his time, (21%) on a line with Brandon Sutter and Patrick Dwyer.

The forward was credited with 36 hits and 19 blocked shots.

Jiri Tlusty

#19 / Center / Carolina Hurricanes

Height: 6-0

Weight: 209

Born: Mar 16, 1988

	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	GTG	SOG	PCT
2010 - Jiri Tlusty	57	6	6	12	1	14	0	0	0		53	11.3

The Good:

Tlusty handles the puck well and is a good playmaker when he is on his game. He has a decent shot, works hard in his own zone, (+1), and is a very good passer.

The Bad:

Consistency. That is what teams are looking for from this player. Occasionally he looks like a superstar, (at Nashville he was almost dominating), but some nights it's hard to tell if he even played. He has had tough luck regarding injuries but the coaching staff will be looking for more out of Tlusty on a nightly basis or his days of being a Hurricane might come to an end this season.

The Money:

Tlusty was a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this offseason, but Carolina did not qualify him, which made him unrestricted and eligible to be signed by any team. Still, after July 1 the Canes were able to re-sign him for one year at $525,000.

(This completes the player grades. To see any of the previous reviews and grades for players, just click the section named 2010-11 Exit Analysis on the left sidebar. The head coach is next.)

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How would you grade Jiri Tlusty's performance last season?

A

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B

20 votes

C

134 votes

D

81 votes

F

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incomplete

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He gets around a C for me. Expected little, got it.

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by MyFriendCorey on Aug 13, 2011 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

I could mess around in the Dobberhockey line combination charts all day long. (linked as “spent the most time” in the text above.

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by Carolyn Christians on Aug 13, 2011 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

Linked as “spent most of his time” – is what I should have said.

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by Carolyn Christians on Aug 13, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

D

I had expected him to step up and lay claim to a bigger role on the team. The above evaluation is dead-on, consistency is a major, major issue for him. He has all the talent in the world, a coach who will play him, a GM who wanted to make him a part of the team, let’s get his you-know-what in gear and make a difference.

Of Maurice, Karmanos said: "I’m happy Paul is back but he’s going to be judged the same way as any other coach. We need to win more consistently."

by Sergeant Stinky on Aug 13, 2011 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

Pavel Brendl

by Squeaky83 on Aug 13, 2011 6:14 PM EDT reply actions

While I do like him

as a player how like our former iron captain (#17) he did play hurt some…but and now he is healed up and has the talent,skills and ability to play Canes Hockey this camp and opening part of the season will tell it all for the staff and we, the fans of the canes..I gave him a C- ….Thanks again Bob I appreciate the efforts…

What did you do during the summer when the playoffs are over ?
Go Canes & Checkers !!

by CaniacSteve on Aug 13, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

C

I really like him when he’s paired with Sutter. Plays a good a two-way game and has the talent to score goals.

I still think he can be a real good player for us if he can just stay healthy. This is the make or break year for Jiri, I believe. He’s running out of time with Dalpe, Boychuk and Bowman battling for forward spots. The potential is there but this team isn’t going to hold on to him forever so its time he shows up on a nightly basis.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.

by anonymousJ on Aug 13, 2011 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

This...

I also gave Jiri a “C”. Former first round draft pick that seemed to show up every night, but was “off” sometimes. This is his make or break year in my opinion. He has the skills to be a very good player for us. He would also be fine if he was a solid 3rd liner, chipping in 10-15 g and 25-35 p.

I believe this is what JR thinks as well. He’s only 23, had a few injuries, but this year should be the bellweather. You don’t just let former 1st rounder’s walk when you see them trying hard and doing the right things. So when we talk about the “youth” in our system, we have to include Tlusty. Frankly, he shows what he can do this year and he not only becomes a valuable playing “asset”, he can be a “chip in the big game” as we continue to rebuild our team/franchise.

by NotOpie on Aug 15, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

D

was not impressed.

Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)

by thebl4ckd0g on Aug 13, 2011 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

Meh

good deal to get him signed for so little , though.

by Caniac1026 on Aug 14, 2011 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

C

a mystery wrapped in an enigma

"It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times..."

by Gramm Matthew Esq. on Aug 14, 2011 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

OK, good job, nice articles, good comments, well done. Everyone has, for the most part, minded their manners, Go Canes. Can we now please have PM, JR, PK, et al? This is gonna be great – CC’s version of shark week. Been looking forward to this all summer. PM’s gonna get a D. Ouch. Can’t wait.

by coastalcaniac on Aug 14, 2011 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

hold on now

i’m no fan of coach Mo, mind you, but the players on the ice bear the brunt of the blame for much of what went wrong last season. if was as if half the team was trying most of the time, half was not. now, how much of that goes into having the players slotted for the wrong roles or having players eating up minutes they shouldn’t have while others rode the pine (or wallowed in Charlotte) us certainly up for debate. I for one am honestly interested in what all the posters here will derive from the “brain trust’s” handling of the troops last season.

Of Maurice, Karmanos said: "I’m happy Paul is back but he’s going to be judged the same way as any other coach. We need to win more consistently."

by Sergeant Stinky on Aug 14, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Tlusty B-

I like Tlusty and think he can readily play in the top nine if he can ever maintain his health over the course of a season. I know the Hurricanes organization really likes his talent. He’s a fast, big player who will give and take hits. He needs to put it all together over the course of a full season.

by abramsdoug on Aug 15, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions