Leafs Send Tlusty to Carolina

[Thrillhouse]

Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Thursday that the team has acquired forward Philippe Paradis from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Jiri Tlusty.

Paradis, 18, was selected by Carolina in the first round, 27th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. The 6-1, 206-pound native of Normandin, Quebec has registered 19 points (8 goals, 11 assists) and 43 penalty minutes in 26 games with the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL this season. Paradis has played 137 games with Shawinigan over three seasons (2007-2009), posting 38 goals and 54 assists for 92 points with 161 penalty minutes.

[grits207]

Wow, thats a pretty solid deal for the Leafs since Tlusty has been a bust so far. Maybe the change of scenery will be good for him.

Hopefully there are lots of gay bars in Carolina.

[Thrillhouse]

Yeah posting pictures of your dick isn't very truculent. Burkie knows what's up.

[The Boogie Man]

Carolina Fans if you are interested in learning about Jiri Tlusty I would suggest not using google to search, you will find out the hard way. Sounds like he will be in Albany this year but JR thinks he will be a top 6 forward next year, how exciting. Paradis was a victim of being too tall to play for the Hurricanes.

[mattyp]

Originally Posted by grits207

Wow, thats a pretty solid deal for the Leafs since Tlusty has been a bust so far. Maybe the change of scenery will be good for him.

Hopefully there are lots of gay bars in Carolina.

why? Burke didn't trade his son, he traded Tlusty

[Mr. America]

Originally Posted by The Boogie Man

Carolina Fans if you are interested in learning about Jiri Tlusty I would suggest not using google to search, you will find out the hard way. Sounds like he will be in Albany this year but JR thinks he will be a top 6 forward next year, how exciting. Paradis was a victim of being too tall to play for the Hurricanes.

I think the 3 or 4 points he scored against us last year says enough.

[Mr. America]

Originally Posted by grits207

Wow, thats a pretty solid deal for the Leafs since Tlusty has been a bust so far. Maybe the change of scenery will be good for him.

Seems like a good trade for the Canes, traded a guy who probably shouldn't have been picked so high, that is years away from making the NHL-if ever, for a guy who could step in now, or very soon.

A good move to try and "speed up" the rebuilding phase that we're about to burn through hopefully...

If anything it just highlights our ****ty drafting.

[TML-Mike]

Good. Tlusty has potential, so it's a good pickup for Carolina fans, but he wasnt working out here. Too much pressure on him, and the coach didnt like him.

I'm glad with this because we get rid of someone who wasnt working out, and get someone who is big, physical, and still only 18. It's like getting a first rounder, considering he went in the 1st round last year.

[RedWolf]

Originally Posted by The Boogie Man

Carolina Fans if you are interested in learning about Jiri Tlusty I would suggest not using google to search, you will find out the hard way.

Ah, doesn't Paul Bissonnette suffer from this same problem?

[Cat Smasher]

Well as said on PPP,

Honestly I'm going to have to try hard to trust Burke on this one. Jiri Tlusty was a point per game in the AHL last year and has 15 points in 19 games (though with a -7 rating). I think a lot of us were waiting for Tlusty's breakout season and maybe Burke's feeling is that Tlusty won't be able to make it in the NHL.

From Hockey's Future

A mixture of physical presence and scoring skill, Paradis is an attractive prospect. He possesses a hard shot and has the ability to make room for himself and his teammates on the ice. Paradis isn't a player to back down from a challenge. Already an intriguing medley of grit and ability, if Paradis gets faster and stronger, he could become a dominant force in the QMJHL.

[BROKEN*ORBITAL]

Purse Swinging, P*ssy, Pascifist, Poontang Paul Maurice must have gotten tired of exchanging e-mails with Tlusty and finally convinced Rutherford to just go out and get him.

[dp]

Tlusty wasn't going to make the top six in Toronto, who already have too many small, skilled players.

In a few years, Paradis might make the bottom six forwards. He might even develop into a presence in front of the other team's net, which the Leafs lack.

This seems ok...only time will tell, but I doubt Tlusty becomes a top six forward on any team.

[dp]

Some really interesting points from other boards. Now I understand:

Tlusty is an RFA at the end of the year. Perhaps he made it clear he wouldn't sign in Toronto and forced Burke's hand? It's unlikely we would have gotten a first for him if he walked, so perhaps Burke liked grabbing Paradis instead of a second


Also, Tlusty loses waiver eligibility status if he plays in a few more NHL games.

...So Burke was just getting something instead of losing Tlusty for nothing



Plus if you want more small skilled forwards, Kadri shows way more promise. He's the real future.

[Wendel_Clark_17]

Tlusty is going to develop into a 15 goal scoring third line player with no grit. The other guy is a fourth line centre at best.

[dp]

Originally Posted by Wendel_Clark_17

Tlusty is going to develop into a 15 goal scoring third line player with no grit. The other guy is a fourth line centre at best.

I checked Philippe Paradis on the hockeysfuture link:

Prospect Grade: 7.0

7 - Second line forward / No. 3-4 defenseman / journeyman No. 1 goaltender -- players not quite good enough to play on the top line or pairing on a regular basis, but still possessing enough talent to contribute offensively, defend with some authority, or competently play the goaltender's position for long stretches.

So maybe not as bad as you thought. Time will tell.