Poirier is coming off a relatively poor season but I'm hoping he comes into camp with extra motivation. I got the impression he was lacking in the hunger department last season, but with a new coaching regime dangling the carrot of a full time NHL job he could return to his feisty, all-out best.
He'll be battling it out with Tkachuk & Shinkaruk for a spot in the top 9, and with his physical gifts he could very well be the one who makes the cut.
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