'Canes sign Tlusty, Harrison to 1-year deals

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have signed two players to one-year contracts.

The team said Friday it signed forward Jiri Tlusty and defenseman Jay Harrison. Each player will make $500,000 this season.

The Hurricanes acquired the 22-year-old Tlusty from Toronto in December in exchange for the rights to prospect Philippe Paradis. He had one goal and five assists in 18 games with Carolina, and skated in 39 games in the AHL last season.

The 27-year-old Harrison had one goal, five assists and 50 penalty minutes in 38 games this season with Carolina.