Poulin retired from professional hockey Wednesday, Jessika Lemay of Toursurlehockey.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poulin played 50 NHL games, but none after the 2014-15 season. He bounced around the AHL and European leagues for a few years, ending up with AHL Laval in 2022-23, where he went 12-12-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .890 save percentage over 28 games.

Poulin agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Swedish club IF Bjorkloven on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Poulin saw action in just seven games last year for AHL Grand Rapids and Ontario, which likely closed the door on him re-upping with the Kings for the upcoming season. At this point, the 30-year-old netminder figures to close out his career overseas, having appeared in 50 NHL contests for the Islanders, in which he posted an 18-25-3 record and 3.07 GAA.

Poulin signed a contract with the Kings on Saturday, Zach Dooley of LAKingsInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poulin was on a professional tryout agreement with AHL Ontario, and he's been signed to an NHL deal for the rest of the year. He's currently on the Kings' roster, but he's been placed on waivers. Poulin is expected to clear and finish the season with Ontario.

Poulin underwent surgery to repair a dislocated knee cap Wednesday, and will be sidelined for the next 4-to-6 weeks while recovering from the procedure, Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poulin has appeared in four games with AHL Stockton since being acquired by the Flames on Nov. 12, posting a 2-0-1 record with a 2.40 GAA and .918 in those contests. He'll return as AHL Stockton's primary goaltender once healthy.

The Flames acquired Poulin from the Lightning in exchange for future considerations on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames have been plagued by awful goaltending this season, with Karri Ramo, Jonas Hiller, and Joni Ortio all sporting goals-against averages well above 3.50 in 19 combined total appearances. While Poulin may not be the answer in net Calgary is looking for, he will at least provide the Flames with additional organizational depth at the position and another option in goal if things don't begin to improve. Poulin has played in 50 career NHL games with the Islanders, posting an 18-25-3 record with a 3.07 GAA and .899 save percentage in those contests. He will report to AHL Stockton to begin his season with the Flames organization.

Poulin has been recalled from AHL Syracuse, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poulin's exact role in the Tampa Bay organization is rather nebulous as he hasn't made any appearances for the Syracuse Crunch, nor has he been sent between the pipes for the Lightning this season. However, it appears that the team is viewing him as extra insurance with Ben Bishop and Andrei Vasilevskiy being the primary options in goal for the Bolts this season.

Poulin cleared waivers Sunday and has been assigned to AHL Syracuse, Bryan Burns of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poulin was placed on waivers Saturday as the Lightning decided to turn to Kristers Gudlevskis for the backup role instead. Poulin will now return to AHL Syracuse, and should serve as the team's starting netminder.

The Lightning placed Poulin on waivers Saturday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tampa Bay recalled Kristers Gudlevskis from AHL Syracuse on Friday, meaning the team is no longer in need of Poulin's services as a backup netminder. He will head to AHL Syracuse, where he will serve as the team's starting goaltender, at least until Andrei Vasilevskiy (neck) is healthy.

Poulin has made the Lightning's roster and will be the team's backup goalie, reports the Tampa Bay Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Don't expect him to get much playing time -- Ben Bishop has carried a big load in the past and can do the same now. And Andrei Vasilevskiy could be ready to resume his backup role by early November.

Poulin could make the opening-night roster, reports the Tampa Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

He has to pass through waivers to go down, so the team could keep him with the big squad until Andrei Vasilevskiy returns from injury. Kirsters Gudlevskis appears poised to start the season in the AHL.