Nicolas Deslauriers Signs New Contract During Stanley Cup Parade Celebration

The excitement of the Stanley Cup victory for the Carolina Hurricanes reached new heights when Nicolas Deslauriers took the opportunity to announce his contract extension during the team’s championship parade. In a moment that perfectly encapsulated the joy of the occasion, Deslauriers joined Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky on stage to share the news of his new two-year deal.

“Two more f–king years!” he exclaimed, eliciting cheers from the jubilant crowd. This announcement came just as the 2026 NHL Draft looms and Free Agency is set to begin, creating a flurry of activity as teams race to secure their rosters.

Deslauriers, 35, was brought to Carolina as the sole trade acquisition at the deadline, coming over from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Although he only played seven regular-season games for the Hurricanes, where he registered one assist, his presence was felt during their playoff run, even if he participated in just one postseason game.

Prior to his time in Carolina, Deslauriers made his mark with the Minnesota Wild, where he played 20 regular-season games in the 2021-22 season, scoring three goals and delivering 53 hits. In the playoffs with the Wild, he added 13 hits over five games. With this new contract, Deslauriers will earn $850,000 in the 2026-27 season and $900,000 in 2027-28, solidifying his place in the lineup for the foreseeable future.

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