Devils, Blues make waiver claims as 16 others clear
New Jersey claimed goaltender Remi Poirier from Dallas, while St. Louis claimed defenseman Justin Barron from Nashville. The remaining 16 players who had been placed on waivers Saturday cleared. Poirier posted a 27-19-6 record with a .912 save percentage and 2.61 goals-against average last season, and Barron recorded nine assists in 52 NHL games.
New Jersey added goaltender Remi Poirier from Dallas, while St. Louis picked up defenseman Justin Barron from Nashville. Sixteen other players placed on waivers Saturday went unclaimed. Poirier, 24, is from Farnham, Que., and was a sixth-round Dallas pick in 2020.
Last season he went 27-19-6 with a .912 save percentage and 2.61 goals-against average in 52 games. Barron had nine assists in 52 NHL games, averaging 14:15 of ice time, and has 52 career points across 208 games with Nashville, Montreal and Colorado.
These waiver claims may mainly affect the players, their families, and the clubs' fan bases, as a move can change career opportunities and roster depth. For New Jersey and St. Louis, adding goaltending and defensive depth could influence competition in training camp and minor-league assignments. Fans may see new faces, while the 16 cleared players remain with their organizations, potentially affecting their immediate roles.