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Bolts scoop up Poulin, who was waived by Isles

Kevin Poulin

Kevin Poulin

AP

The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed (now-former) New York Islanders goalie prospect Kevin Poulin off of waivers on Sunday, according to New York Newsday’s Arthur Staple.

Injuries opened up an obvious need at the backup position for the Lightning, at least in the short-to-medium term. Andrei Vasilevskiy is out after vascular surgery, while Kristers Gudlevskis was dealing with some bumps and bruises himself.

The biggest loser of this move might just be Ray Emery; the veteran goalie is battling for a gig in Lightning training camp.

Poulin, 25, found himself in limbo with the Islanders, as Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss seemed firmly in place for the near future.

He still needs to make an impression sooner rather than later, but this move makes plenty of sense for just about everyone involved.

One other thing to possibly note, by the way:

Update: Yes, indeed this was bad news for Emery.