Hurricanes re-sign Deslauriers during Stanley Cup championship rally
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes announced a two-year contract extension for Nicolas Deslauriers during their Stanley Cup championship rally on June 21, 2026. General manager Eric Tulsky made the surprise announcement on stage in front of an estimated 150,000 fans. Deslauriers expressed his excitement by shouting, "Two more f---ing years!" He quickly became a key locker room leader since joining the team mid-season from the Philadelphia Flyers and adds a veteran presence to the squad. His new contract is worth $850,000 for 2026-27 and $900,000 for 2027-28.
- •Hurricanes rally attended by 150,000 fans
- •Deslauriers signs extension worth $1.75 million
- •Eric Tulsky announced contract on stage
- •Deslauriers joined Hurricanes at trade deadline
- •Deslauriers is noted for his veteran presence
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes Extend Deslauriers On Stage At Championship Rally
"General manager Eric Tulsky shocked a sea of 150,000 fans by re-signing the veteran enforcer mid-celebration, securing a key locker room leader for the title defense.
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