The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Jay Harrison agreed to terms on a two-year contract on Thursday.
The deal will pay the 28-year-old Harrison $650,000 next season and $750,000 the following season.
He established careers highs last season with three goals and seven assists in 72 games.
"Jay took a big step in his pro career last year,"
said Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford. "He brings a physical and defensive element to our blue line and we are happy to have him back."
A third-round draft pick of Toronto in 2001, he has totaled four goals and 14 assists over 130 games with Toronto and Carolina over parts of five season in the NHL.