The Washington Capitals acquired goaltender Remi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils for a 2027 seventh-round pick, adding organizational depth after losing Clay Stevenson on waivers. Poirier, 25, has yet to play in the NHL and is expected to compete for a place in Washington’s system behind Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren.

By the Numbers
  • Last season with AHL Texas: 27-19-6, a .912 save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average in 52 games.
  • In three seasons with Texas: 34-27-6, a .906 save percentage and a 2.85 goals-against average.
Yes, But

Poirier brings strong AHL experience, but he has never appeared in an NHL game. Washington already has an established starter and backup, so his opportunity at the NHL level is unclear.

Bottom Line

Washington adds a proven AHL goalie for a modest draft cost, while Poirier gets a fresh chance to climb an NHL organization’s depth chart.