According to TSN.ca The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Jiri Tlusty to Carolina for their first round pick of 2009, Phillipe Paradis.
Jiri Tlusty, Toronto's first-rounder in in 2006, 13th overall, has 20 points in 74 career games with the Maple Leafs. Tlusty will be remembered for the naked pictures of himself that surfaced online. Tlusty flourished in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies last season getting 66 points in 66 games. Tlusty will report to the Albany River Rats, Carolina's AHL affiliate.
Paradis has yet to play a game in the NHL, he currently plays for Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL. He has 73 points (30 goals 43 assists) in 111 games with the QMJHL and 12 points (6 goals 6 assists) in 24 playoff games with the QMJHL.
With this trade, Brian Burke is sending a message to all players "produce or leave." As well, this gives Toronto ANOTHER first-round player. Paradis was drafted 27th overall. However, this could be a risk, Paradis has no NHL experience, he could end up being a bust, however, Tlusty has not produced much in Toronto. However, the question remains, did Toronto give Tlusty a fair chance? Only time will tell...
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