"Canes Captain of Character: Jaccob Slavin Earns King Clancy Nomination The Carolina Hurricanes have officially recognized defenseman Jaccob Slavin's commitment to the community and his teammates, naming him the team's nominee for the prestigious King Clancy Memorial Trophy. Established to honor players who exemplify leadership qualities both on and off the ice, the award is given annually to one player from each NHL team. Slavin, a stalwart presence on the Hurricanes' blue line, has long been respected for his dedication to charitable causes and his ability to bring his team together in times of need. With this nomination, Slavin takes a step closer to being recognized as one of the league's most outstanding players of character."


RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that defenseman Jaccob Slavin has been named the team’s nominee for the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy.