"Free agent centre Tim Brent has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes.

It's a 2 year deal, worth $1.5 million.

Playing in a career-high 79 games last season, Brent posted eight goals and 12 assists for the Leafs, primarily playing on the third line.

A third round pick of the Ducks in 2004, the 27-year-old will be entering his fifth season. "