Hurricanes Acquire Deslauriers for Playoff Push

0:00It's March 6th for the NHL. Let's get into it. The 2026 NHL trade deadline has wrapped up. The Carolina Hurricanes did out by making just one move in a seller's market where prices stayed sky high for top talent. They picked up left-winger Nicholas D'Sloriae's from the Philadelphia Flyers for a conditional seventh round pick in 2027. That pick hinges on playoff performance, but it's a low-risk deal either way. D'Sloriae's brings the toughness the Hurricanes have craved after back-to-back Eastern conference final runs, expose their lack of physical edge. General manager Eric Tulski praise the addition for its depth and playoff-ready grit. He noted that chasing bigger names would have hurt the team's future, especially with most forwards and defensemen already locked in for next season. At 35, the Quebec native ranks third in major penalties among active players with 90. He's a rental on the final year of his deal, at $1.75 million, with modest scoring,

1:00but plenty of edge for tough match-ups. Now the Hurricanes turn to their final 21 regular season games, including a Friday clash with the Edmonton Oilers. D'Sloriae's joins as an extra forward alongside Jesperi Kotkenimi, gearing up for postseason battles. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the Description, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. So for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-SOL-I-Pillow.com.