Canes acquire F Nicolas Deslauriers from Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired rugged forward Nicolas Deslauriers from the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2027.
www.yardbarker.comHere’s the latest on Nicolas Deslauriers.
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March 2026: Nicolas Deslauriers was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Carolina Hurricanes for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2027. The Hurricanes described the move as adding depth and physicality to their forward corps ahead of the postseason.
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Early March 2026: He joined the Hurricanes and was not active for the final games of Carolina’s road trip, with expectations he would make his Hurricanes debut soon after. The team indicated the move was intended to provide fourth-line depth and a veteran presence.
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March 8, 2026: Deslauriers participated in Hurricanes practice as he integrated into the lineup, with reports noting he could be in the lineup for upcoming games.
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March 5, 2026 and beyond: Coverage highlighted Deslauriers’ role as a physical forward who can contribute in hits and defensive presence, while noting his offensive production is limited in recent seasons. He had 1 assist, 33 penalty minutes, and 86 hits in 24 games with the Flyers earlier in the 2025-26 season.
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March 17, 2026: Reports during Hurricanes games described him providing energy and physicality, including a notable gloves-drop moment to spark his team in a blowout, illustrating the type of intangibles he brings.
If you’d like, I can pull a quick recap of his season stats with the Flyers and compare his expected impact with the Hurricanes using available game-by-game data, or summarize upcoming schedule implications for the Hurricanes with Deslauriers on the roster.