Tim Brent has suffered a lower body injury. Brent left Monday's skate early due to the ailment. The details and extent of the injury are still a mystery, but it's apparently not connected to his offseason sports hernia surgery.

Tim Brent set a new career-high with his 21st point of the 2011-12 campaign. Brent managed to establish himself last season with the NHL and he further cemented himself with the Hurricanes this season. However, he shouldn't be expected to ever put up numbers much better than what he's done this season.

Tim Brent scored a goal for Carolina in a 4-2 loss to the Rangers Tuesday. Brent's goal allow him to reach double-digits for the first time in his career. Drayson Bowman was the other goal scorer for Carolina in the loss.

Tim Brent (upper body) is ready to return to the Hurricanes' lineup. Brent is projected to play on the fourth line on Monday. He has three goals and eight points in 33 games this season.

Tim Brent might be able to return to Carolina's lineup on Friday night from an undisclosed injury. He didn't play on Wednesday after getting injured at practice, but coach Kirk Muller said he was better on Thursday.

Tim Brent won't play on Wednesday after getting injured during Tuesday's practice. He is listed as day-to-day with the undisclosed ailment.

Tim Brent suffered a cut leg in Friday's exhibition game against Nashville, but he was back on the ice Monday for practice. He should be available for action this week, but his status hasn't been clarified at this point.

Tim Brent has inked a two-year/$1.5 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Brent will earn $700,000 next season and $800,000 in 2012-13. He had eight goals and 20 points in 79 games with Toronto last season.