Carolina Hurricanes forward Nicolas Deslauriers is crediting himself with a crucial contribution to the team's Stanley Cup win, but it's a phone call from General Manager Eric Tulsky that has left him questioning his own role in the championship. Deslauriers, a 35-year-old veteran, made a surprising claim about his impact on the team's success, but it remains to be seen if his assertion will be vindicated. As the Hurricanes celebrate their latest title, Deslauriers' comments have sparked curiosity about what exactly he brought to the table. Will his boasts be backed up by evidence, or was he simply caught up in the euphoria of the championship win?

Nicolas Deslauriers believes he played a small role in the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup. But one phone call from Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky told the 35-year-old forward just ...