History of Nicolas Deslauriers in Timeline

Nicolas Deslauriers is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2009. Deslauriers' playing style is often characterized as a blend of an enforcer and a grinder, indicating his role in both physical play and consistent effort.

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February 22, 1991: Nicolas Deslauriers Born

On February 22, 1991, Nicolas Deslauriers was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.

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2009: Played in QMJHL

In 2009, Nicolas Deslauriers played major junior ice hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies and Gatineau Olympiques.

2009: Drafted by Los Angeles Kings

In 2009, Nicolas Deslauriers was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round as the 84th overall pick at the NHL entry draft.

2010: Traded to Gatineau Olympiques

Prior to the 2010-11 QMJHL season, Deslauriers was traded to the Gatineau Olympiques in exchange for two draft picks.

May 31, 2011: Signed with the Kings

On May 31, 2011, Deslauriers signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings and was assigned to the Manchester Monarchs.

2011: Led QMJHL defencemen in postseason scoring

During the 2011 QMJHL playoffs, Deslauriers led all QMJHL defencemen in postseason scoring with 20 points.

May 9, 2013: Recalled to the NHL

On May 9, 2013, Deslauriers was recalled to the NHL level from the Manchester Monarchs.

March 5, 2014: Traded to Buffalo Sabres

On March 5, 2014, Deslauriers was traded to the Buffalo Sabres along with Hudson Fasching in exchange for Brayden McNabb, Jonathan Parker, and two draft picks.

2014: Lost weight and transitioned to winger

During the 2014 off-season, Deslauriers lost nearly 20 pounds and transitioned to playing as a winger for the Buffalo Sabres.

January 4, 2016: Injured, Out for weeks

On January 4, 2016, head coach Dan Bylsma announced that Deslauriers would miss three to six weeks while recovering from a lower body injury.

October 30, 2016: Sustained knee injury

On October 30, 2016, Deslauriers sustained a knee injury that caused him to miss 19 games.

October 4, 2017: Traded to Montreal Canadiens

On October 4, 2017, Deslauriers was traded by the Sabres to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Zach Redmond.

December 2017: Earned Molson Cup honour

At the end of December 2017, Deslauriers earned the Molson Cup honour in recognition of his improved playing skills.

2017: Assigned to Rochester Americans

In 2017, Deslauriers was assigned to the Buffalo Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

September 17, 2018: Suffered facial fracture

On September 17, 2018, during a preseason matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Deslauriers suffered a facial fracture and was placed on injured reserve.

June 30, 2019: Traded to Anaheim Ducks

On June 30, 2019, Deslauriers was traded by the Canadiens to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round draft pick.

February 2020: Signed two-year contract and set hat trick record

In February 2020, Deslauriers signed a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks and set the record for the fastest hat trick in Ducks history, scoring all three goals in the first period against the Ottawa Senators.