Hurricanes Sign Defenseman Harrison to One-Year Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a one-year, two-way contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harrison appeared in seven games last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing as a free agent with the team on March 27, scoring one assist. Prior to signing with the Maple Leafs last season, he appeared in 41 games with EV Zug of the Swiss National League, scoring six goals and nine assists for 15 points and 96 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth move for the Hurricanes’ defense, as Harrison will likely play most of next season in the minors. If he does play with the team next season, he will bring plenty of grit and rugged play as a sixth or seventh defenseman.