Nicolas Deslauriers

Nicolas Deslauriers
Deslauriers during his time with the Buffalo Sabres on April 5, 2016
Born (1991-02-22) February 22, 1991 (age 35)
LaSalle, Quebec
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Carolina Hurricanes
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
Anaheim Ducks
Minnesota Wild
Philadelphia Flyers
NHL draft 84th overall, 2009
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2011–present

Nicolas Deslauriers (born February 22, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers.

Deslauriers is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Hurricanes in 2026.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Deslauriers played three seasons with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies and one season with the Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

He was drafted 84th overall by the Los Angeles Kings of the 2009 NHL entry draft. On May 31, 2011, Deslauriers signed a three-year, $1.825 million entry-level contract to join the Kings. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Manchester Monarchs. He never played a game for the Kings.

On March 5, 2014, the Kings traded Deslauriers along with Hudson Fasching to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Brayden McNabb, Jonathan Parker, a 2014 second-round draft pick and a 2015 second-round draft pick.

On March 7, 2014, Deslauriers made his NHL debut in a 2–0 loss against the Florida Panthers. On April 4, Deslauriers scored his first NHL goal against Jimmy Howard in a 3–2 loss against the Detroit Red Wings. On June 20, 2016, Deslauriers signed a two-year contract to stay with the Sabres.

On October 4, 2017, the Sabres traded Deslauriers to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Zach Redmond. On February 19, 2018, Deslauriers signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract to stay with the Canadiens.

On June 30, 2019, the Canadiens traded Deslauriers to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round draft pick. On March 10, 2020, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the Ottawa Senators. He played three seasons with the Ducks.

On March 19, 2022, the Ducks traded Deslauriers to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick. He scored three goals in 20 regular season games with the Wild.

On July 13, 2022, Deslauriers signed a four-year, $7 million contract to join the Philadelphia Flyers.

On March 6, 2026, the Flyers traded Deslauriers to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick. He helped the Hurricanes when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeated the Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens. They went on to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights four games to two in the Final to win the Stanley Cup. On June 20, Deslauriers signed a two-year contract to stay with the Hurricanes.

References

  1. ↑ "Kings Sign Prospect Nicolas Deslauriers To A Three-Year Entry Level Contract". Los Angeles Kings. Archived from the original on January 28, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Sabres acquire Fasching & Deslauriers from Kings". Buffalo Sabres. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Roberto Luongo shuts out Sabres in first game back with Panthers". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Red Wings hold off Sabres, 3-2". WPBN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Sabres, Deslauriers agree to two-year extension". Buffalo Sabres. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Canadiens acquire Nicolas Deslauriers". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Contract extension for Nicolas Deslauriers". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Canadiens acquire Nicolas Deslauriers". Anaheim Ducks. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Deslauriers' hat trick propels Ducks past Senators". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Minnesota Wild Acquires Forward Nicolas Deslauriers from Anaheim Ducks". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Flyers sign forward Nicolas Deslauriers to four year contract". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Canes Acquire Nicolas Deslauriers From Flyers". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Hurricanes win Stanley Cup with Game 6 shutout against Golden Knights". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Canes Sign Forward Nicolas Deslauriers To Two-Year Contract". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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