Stars Reunite With Remi Poirier, Claiming AHL Standout Goaltender on Waivers From Capitals

On Monday, the Dallas Stars and fans of their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, got some positive news when former Texas goaltender Remi Poirier was placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals and claimed by Dallas.

The Capitals had acquired the 25-year-old goaltender from the New Jersey Devils on November 1 for a 2027 seventh-round pick. The Devils had originally picked up Poirier off waivers from Dallas, a move some, including NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, viewed as a smart one given how well the young goalie played in the AHL last season. 

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It now appears Washington may have burned the pick, as the Capitals lost Poirier on waivers back to the Stars. It has been a difficult season for the Granby, Quebec native, who has largely sat in limbo as a depth goaltender in both New Jersey and Washington. His return to Dallas may finally give him the chance to make his season debut.

Poirier was a standout last season on the AHL Stars, finishing 27-19-8 with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 52 games as Texas' regular starter. He could now get a chance to return to that role and help a Stars team that desperately needs it as they currently sit with a league-worst 3-8-1-1 record.

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