The goaltender the Devils claimed off waivers days before the season is the third stringer for now. Eventually, he should join the rotation or at least start a game or two in a stretch.
The Hockey News argues that the New Jersey Devils should hand recently claimed goaltender Rémi Poirier his first NHL start soon to spark the roster. After beginning the season 1-2 and allowing 11 goals across back-to-back defeats with Jake Allen and Nico Daws in net, the writer contends the team needs a change in pace during a heavy upcoming schedule.
While New Jersey initially plans to rely on its tandem of Allen and Daws, the publication suggests upcoming matches against the Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, or Los Angeles Kings represent ideal opportunities to test the 25-year-old waiver claim.
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