Tim Gleason and the Carolina Hurricanes aren't parting ways after all.

The veteran defenseman, who ended his professional tryout bid with the club Nov. 26, was back on the ice Thursday as a volunteer, part-time assistant coach.

A familiar face on the ice at the morning skate: Tim Gleason is assisting part time as a volunteer with the #Canes. pic.twitter.com/TpBfJC37oz — Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) December 3, 2015

Head coach Bill Peters said Gleason's exact role is still to be defined, but for now he's bringing 727 games of NHL experience to the table.



"He's going to help us out in some different areas and work with our young D-men," Peters said.

Gleason spent nine years in Carolina, recording 14 goals, 93 points and 537 penalty minutes in 546 games with the Hurricanes.