In a heartwarming moment for the Carolina Hurricanes' 2023 Stanley Cup-winning team, forward Nicolas Deslauriers is crediting himself as a crucial, albeit unsung, hero in the championship run. Deslauriers, a 35-year-old veteran, has revealed that a single phone call from Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky left him feeling a mix of emotions. As the Hurricanes celebrated their first Stanley Cup title in 57 years, Deslauriers' contributions to the team's success have come under scrutiny, with some questioning his role in the championship victory. But what exactly did Deslauriers do to earn the praise of the Hurricanes' front office?

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 ...