New Jersey Trims Camp Roster Again, Adds Poirier on Waivers
The New Jersey Devils made their second round of training camp cuts, placing six players on waivers, including goaltender David Rittich. New Jersey also claimed goaltender Remi Poirier off waivers from Dallas. Poirier posted a .912 save percentage in 52 AHL games with Texas last season, while Rittich had signed a one-year, $1 million deal in the offseason.
New Jersey's latest moves came after an earlier set of reductions from a camp that opened with 57 players. Among those waived were McLaughlin, who played seven NHL games last season, and Vilen, who appeared in two. Tufte, White and Kolyachonok had joined on two-way contracts.
Rittich, 33, arrived on a one-year, $1 million deal but now faces waivers. Poirier, 24, comes from Dallas after stopping pucks for Texas in the AHL, where he recorded a .912 save percentage across 52 appearances. Allen and Daws remain the NHL tandem.
These roster decisions could affect the players involved, their families, and the AHL clubs that may inherit them, while giving New Jersey more goaltending flexibility. Fans and local hockey communities may see familiar names move organizations, and minor-league audiences could gain or lose recognizable talent. The moves may also shape call-up options if injuries occur, though their broader social impact is likely limited to the professional hockey ecosystem.