Jaccob Slavin

Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fourth round, 120th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft, Jaccob Slavin distinguished himself through an exceptional collegiate career before making his mark in the professional league. During two seasons at Colorado College, Slavin earned NCHC Rookie of the Year honors in 2014, also securing spots on the NCHC All-Rookie Team and the NCHC All-Conference Second Team after tallying a team-high 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 32 games during the 2013-14 season. His sophomore year saw him named to the NCHC All-Conference First Team in 2015, concluding his collegiate tenure with 42 points (10 goals) in 66 games. Slavin made his NHL debut with the Carolina Hurricanes on November 18, 2015, immediately establishing his presence with 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 63 games during his 2015-16 rookie season.

Slavin quickly demonstrated his potential for sustained elite performance, notching his first NHL hat-trick on March 13, 2017, against the New York Islanders. His integral role with the Hurricanes was solidified when he signed a seven-year, $37.1 million contract extension on July 12, 2017, which commenced with the 2018-19 season. That year, he played all 82 regular-season games and contributed 11 assists in 15 Stanley Cup Playoff games as Carolina advanced to the Eastern Conference Final. Slavin’s excellence was recognized with an NHL All-Star Game selection in 2020, and he achieved a career-high 42 points (four goals, 38 assists) in 79 games during the 2021-22 season.

His international standing was also recognized with his selection to the United States roster for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament slated for the 2024-25 season, underscoring his continued prominence on the global hockey stage.