Deslauriers got 'chills' seeing name engraved on Stanley Cup
Nicolas Deslauriers recently experienced a career milestone that gave him chills. After the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup, the team took the step of petitioning the NHL to have his name engraved on the trophy. While players typically must meet a specific game-count threshold to qualify, the organization recognized his contributions both on and off the ice during his time with the team.
Deslauriers joined the Hurricanes in March after a trade from the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite playing only seven regular-season games and a single playoff contest, his presence in the locker room earned high praise from the front office. General Manager Eric Tulsky noted that Deslauriers remained an integral part of the team culture from April through the championship run in June.
The forward celebrated the moment by hosting the Stanley Cup in his new home in North Wildwood, New Jersey. The event drew over 1,100 fans and included a proclamation from the local mayor declaring a day in his honor. For Deslauriers, seeing his name alongside his teammates is a surreal reward for his thirteen years in the league.
His peers within the organization emphasized that the recognition was well earned. Justin Williams, a special adviser to the general manager, stated that the group would have resisted any decision that kept Deslauriers off the historic trophy. This acknowledgment highlights the value teams place on depth players who provide steady leadership throughout the playoffs.