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‘Canes put Tlusty (appendectomy) on IR, out 2-3 weeks

Jiri Tlusty

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Jiri Tlusty on injured reserve following an appendectomy and have recalled Zach Boychuk from AHL Charlotte to take his place.

Tlusty, 25, is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with the ailment.

The Czech winger, who scored a career-high 38 points in 48 games last year, has failed to replicate that success this season. Tlusty has just six goals and 10 points in 37 games, a far cry from the 23 goals he scored for Carolina during the lockout-shortened campaign, leading the team in goals while finishing tied for fifth overall in the NHL.

Boychuk has spent a good while with the ‘Canes organization, though he did bounce around last season (landing in Pittsburgh and Nashville). The former 14th overall pick has only appeared in one game this year for Carolina, notching an assist.