Nicolas Deslauriers — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nicolas Deslauriers is an NHL left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Deslauriers has 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points in 31 games, worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nicolas Deslauriers is a seasoned left winger, now in his 13th NHL season, who primarily provides a defensive presence. Through 31 games this season, the 35-year-old has recorded 2 assists and a GAR of -2.0. His extensive career includes 708 games played, accumulating 106 points.
Despite his current offensive struggles, Deslauriers' value driver is his even-strength defense, where he has contributed +0.2 GAR. His peak GAR of 1.9 came in 2017-18, indicating a role as a defensive depth forward throughout his career.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 218 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 3, Pick 84 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 38 | 18 | 0.0% | 8:05 | 45.6% | 1.7 | 0.1 | -2.3 | -0.41 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.2 | -0.3 | +0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2.3 |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3.5 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -4.1 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 8 | 5 | 13 | -3.2 |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -1.7 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4.3 |
| 2017-18 | 58 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 0.3 |
| 2016-17 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3.2 |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -2.5 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -7.6 |
| 2013-14 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Deslauriers has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.2).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.3 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Deslauriers's GAR this season?
Nicolas Deslauriers has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nicolas Deslauriers's WAR this season?
Nicolas Deslauriers has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nicolas Deslauriers have this season?
Nicolas Deslauriers has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 31 games this season.
Is Nicolas Deslauriers a good left wing?
Nicolas Deslauriers ranks in the 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nicolas Deslauriers's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nicolas Deslauriers has accumulated -33.9 career GAR and 106 points.
When was Nicolas Deslauriers drafted?
Nicolas Deslauriers was drafted in 2009 — Round 3, Pick 84 — LAK.