Devils trade goalie Remi Poirier to Capitals for 2027 seventh-round pick
The gist
The New Jersey Devils traded goaltender Remi Poirier to Washington for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
The move followed the Hellebuyck deal, which left Poirier no path to ice time.
How it unfolded
- Sep 27, 2026The Devils claimed goaltender Remi Poirier off waivers from the Dallas Stars; he made no appearances for the club.
- Oct 23, 2026Connor Hellebuyck was traded to the New Jersey Devils; Winnipeg received forward Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, forward Nick Bjugstad, the rights to unsigned draft pick Alexander Command, New Jersey's second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft and a seventh-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.
- Oct 27, 2026The Devils beat the Stars 5-1 in Dallas.
Key terms
- waivers
- A player transaction system where a contracted player is made available for other teams to claim within a set period.
- AHL
- A North American professional ice hockey league that serves as the primary developmental league for the NHL.
- shootout
- An extra period played in ice hockey to decide a winner when the score is tied after regulation.
Source: Wikipedia