Remi Poirier Recalled by Dallas Stars as Goaltending Depth Move

The Dallas Stars announced the recall of goaltender Remi Poirier from the Texas Stars, the organization said in a team release attributed to general manager Jim Nill. The move, reported widely on Feb. 24, 2026, was described by Stars staff as a precautionary depth call while starter Jake Oettinger finishes his return from Team USA travel and celebrations.

Stars assistant coach Derek Gulutzan was quoted in practice coverage saying the club wanted insurance against travel disruption: "No, he’s [Oettinger] not playing tomorrow, but he should be here for morning skate," Gulutzan said. "We were just wanting to get Rémi up, just in case, you know, all the storms out east and everything that’s going on. I know the NHL changed some flights into Miami, but we just wanted to make sure that we were covered on both ways. I would expect Jake tomorrow at morning skate." Lia Assimakopoulos reported after practice that Oettinger was scheduled to return "Today, in fact."

ProHockeyRumors’ Josh Erickson reported Poirier is expected to back up Casey DeSmith against the Seattle Kraken in the near term before Oettinger returns for a Saturday home game versus the Nashville Predators. CBS Sports separately noted the Stars designated backup Casey DeSmith as a non-roster player for personal reasons as the corresponding move, leaving Poirier available if DeSmith is not on the active roster.

The Texas Stars release lists Poirier, 24 and a native of Farnham, Quebec, as a sixth-round pick by Dallas in the 2020 draft (185th overall) and gives a season snapshot of 8-10-4 in 22 appearances with a 2.77 goals-against average, a .903 save percentage, one shutout, and 1,235 minutes in net. The team release also records career AHL totals of 107 appearances, a 51-42-12 regular-season mark, a 2.84 GAA, a .905 SV%, and five shutouts, plus a 9-6 playoff record with a 2.26 GAA and .916 SV% in 18 Calder Cup games. The release notes Poirier earned his 50th AHL victory on Dec. 20 against Milwaukee and ranks third in Texas Stars history with 51 wins.

Other outlets provide different stat lines and context. ProHockeyRumors lists higher career totals since 2022, 119 AHL appearances, a .906 SV% and a 2.82 GAA, and frames Poirier as the organization’s emerging No. 3 goaltender with competition from Arno Tiefensee and prospects such as Måns Goosas. StarsThoughts cited a .906 save percentage and additional shootout numbers, including 14 saves on 16 shootout attempts this season.

Sources differ on publication dates and some roster details; notably, a PHR line referencing Mikko Rantanen being placed on injured reserve appears anomalous and should be checked against the Stars’ official transaction log. If Oettinger is available at morning skate as reported, Poirier’s stint in Dallas will likely be brief; if travel or DeSmith’s status forces a change, Poirier could be the immediate NHL backup and potentially see game action in the next two or three contests.