Pouliot was acquired by the Blackhawks from the Rangers in exchange for Aidan Thompson on Friday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot has significantly more NHL experience than Thompson, who has never played in an NHL game, but Pouliot hasn't featured at that level since 2023-24, when he was with Dallas. Still, the Hawks could bring him up for the end of the season in order to see what he has to offer and to provide some veteran experience on a young blue line.

Pouliot scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hartford's 5-2 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This was Pouliot's first multi-point effort of the season. The Rangers have yet to turn to the 31-year-old blueliner in 2025-26, instead opting to lean on Scott Morrow and Matthew Robertson when the big club's defense is dealing with injuries. Pouliot could still get a call-up later on, especially since he's offered decent offense with eight points over 15 appearances in the AHL this year.

Pouliot was placed on waivers by the Rangers on Monday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot hasn't played in an NHL game since the 2023-24 campaign, when he appeared in five regular-season contests for the Stars. In those outings, the 31-year-old blueliner failed to record a point while notching five shots, four hits and five blocked shots. Selected by the Penguins with the eighth overall pick in 2012, Pouliot has never lived up to the billing. Expect him to spend the bulk of the upcoming season in the minors with AHL Hartford.

Pouliot signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot will add to the Rangers' defensive depth, though he faces an uphill battle for playing time in the NHL. He had 53 points in 70 regular-season games with AHL Syracuse last season, so he brings some offensive upside. Pouliot will likely spend most of 2025-26 with AHL Hartford.

Pouliot was waived Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot produced nine goals and 46 points across 64 regular-season contests for AHL Texas in 2023-24. The 30-year-old defender will probably spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Syracuse.

Pouliot signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot had nine goals, 46 points and 59 PIM in 64 regular-season contests with AHL Texas in 2023-24. He also appeared in five regular-season outings with Dallas, but he didn't record a point over that stretch. The 30-year-old is likely to start 2024-25 in the minors, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him summoned to the NHL at some point during the campaign as an injury replacement.

Pouliot was recalled from AHL Texas on Saturday, Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot isn't likely to suit up in the postseason for Dallas, but he'll provide extra depth on the blue line. Pouliot saw action in five NHL games this season, averaging 12:08 minutes while failing to record a point. He had nine goals and 46 points in 64 AHL contests.

Pouliot was assigned to AHL Texas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot has picked up five shots on goal, five blocked shots and four hits in five NHL appearances this season. His return to the minors suggests that the Stars could get back Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) or Nils Lundkvist (concussion) for Tuesday's matchup versus Colorado.

Pouliot was summoned from AHL Texas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot hasn't earned a point in four NHL appearances this season, but he has been credited with three shots on goal, five blocked shots and three hits. His recall doesn't bode well for the availability of Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) and Nils Lundkvist (concussion) ahead of Monday's matchup versus the Islanders.

Pouliot was assigned to AHL Texas on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pouliot has been credited with three shots on goal, five blocked shots and three hits in four NHL outings this season. If Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) and Nils Lundkvist (concussion) remain unavailable, Pouliot could be back with Dallas ahead of Monday's matchup versus the Islanders.