Devils claim goaltender Rémi Poirier off waivers from Stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The New Jersey Devils have added goaltender Rémi Poirier, claiming him off waivers from the Dallas Stars on September 27. Poirier, who was a starter in the AHL last season, posted a.912 save percentage and two shutouts in 52 games. This acquisition reflects the Devils' commitment to strengthening their goaltending depth ahead of the new season. Sunny Mehta, in his first summer as general manager, aims to develop Poirier into a primary starter as the team prepares for a challenging 84-game season.
- •Poirier had a 2.61 goals-against average in the AHL last season.
- •The Devils plan to carry three goaltenders: Poirier, Jake Allen, and Nico Daws.
- •This move follows a trend of the Devils targeting high-upside players.
- •Mehta's previous waiver claim led to Buffalo ending a long playoff drought.
- •Poirier turns 25 at the start of the season, adding to his potential.
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"The Devils claimed the Dallas Stars prospect goaltender off waivers, and he has high upside in the net, much like many of the moves Sunny Mehta made this summer.
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