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Loaned to AHL affiliate Daws was reassigned to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Impact Daws posted a 9-11-0 record with a 3.15 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 21 appearances with New Jersey during the 2023-24 regular season. He could be back with the Devils if Jacob Markstrom or Jake Allen suffer injuries in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year deal Daws inked a two-year contract with New Jersey on Tuesday.

Impact Daws contract is a two-way deal in year one before it converts to a one-way in the second year. It's an unsurprising clause when you consider the team has both Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen under contract for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign. Looks for Daws to spend nearly the entire season in the minors with AHL Utica -- unless Markstrom or Allen picks up an injury at some point.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for minors Daws was reassigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Impact Daws managed just one win in his last five outings, posting a 1-3-0 record and 2.88 GAA. With new additions Jake Allen and Kaapo Kahkonen available, Daws was the odd man out and figures to spend the remainder of the campaign in the minors, barring an injury to one of the aforementioned backstops.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in relief Daws stopped all 16 shots he faced in relief of Kaapo Kahkonen in a 4-1 loss to Arizona on Saturday.

Impact The Devils brought Kahkonen in at the deadline, but the former Shark has lost 11 straight games and is 1-17-3 in his last 21 decisions. Daws was sharp, but he won't get a load of time with Kahkonen and Jake Allen now in town.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Takes tough loss Saturday Daws turned aside 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, with Carolina's final two goals getting scored into an empty net.

Impact The Devils brought in two veteran goalies at the trade deadline in Jake Allen and Kaapo Kahkonen but neither one was available for the team Saturday, so Daws wound up getting at least one more NHL start this season. The 23-year-old played well, but he had little chance on either puck that beat him -- one a bullet through traffic from Martin Necas, the other an impossible shot from the corner by Jesperi Kotkaniemi that pinballed off the far post and the netminder's back before falling on the wrong side of the goal line. Daws can be sent down to AHL Utica without being lost on waivers, and that's likely to be his fate once Allen and Kahkonen have reported.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Saturday Daws will defend the home crease versus Carolina on Saturday, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Impact This could be Daws final start for the Devils this season, as they acquired Jake Allen from Montreal and Kaapo Kahkonen from San Jose in trades Friday. Daws is 9-10-0 with a 3.32 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 19 NHL appearances this season. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.29 goals, 11th in the league.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Moved up and down Daws was demoted to AHL Utica and called back up Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Impact Daws was cycled between the AHL and NHL levels as a paper move Friday. He's 9-10-0 with a 3.32 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 19 games this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win Daws stopped 23 of 24 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Daws was solid Thursday, holding the Blues to a lone Brandon Saad tally in the second period en route to his first win since Feb. 27. The 23-year-old netminder had been struggling coming into the contest, allowing eight goals on just 27 shots in his previous two outings. Daws improved to 9-10-0 with an .890 save percentage and 3.32 GAA on the campaign. With Vitek Vanecek (lower body) still unavailable, Daws will likely be back between the pipes Saturday in a home matchup with Carolina.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Daws is set to start at home against St. Louis on Thursday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Daws has an 8-10-0 record, 3.47 GAA and .887 save percentage in 18 appearances in 2023-24. He'll attempt to rebound after allowing eight goals on 27 shots (.704 save percentage) over his past two outings. St. Louis ranks 26th offensively with 2.82 goals per game, so this should be a favorable matchup for Daws.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hook in Sunday's loss Daws gave up four goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the second period of Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact A power-play tally by Kevin Fiala prompted the switch in net by coach Lindy Ruff, and it was more a reflection of his team's sloppy play than it was Daws' performance. The 23-year-old goalie has lost four of his last six starts, going 2-4-0 with a rough 4.62 GAA and .813 save percentage, and he's gotten the hook in each of the last two. With the Devils' postseason hopes fading fast -- they're eight points back of a wild-card spot, with the Isles and Caps between them and the Lightning for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference -- a trade deadline deal for a big-name netminder may be less likely than it looked a few weeks ago. Even if the team doesn't make a move, Daws may not hold onto the No. 1 job much longer.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Los Angeles Daws will be stationed between the pipes in Los Angeles on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Daws got shelled by the Ducks on Friday, coughing up four goals on just 14 shots in two periods. The 23-year-old has now allowed at least four goals in three of his last five starts, posting a brutal .826 save percentage during that span. He's now 8-9-0 with a 3.33 GAA and an .892 save percentage on the year.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after two periods Daws allowed four goals on 14 shots over two periods in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact The Devils tilted the ice quite a bit, but Daws' leakiness on the Ducks' limited opportunities made the difference. Daws has had some good performances this season, but he's allowed three or more goals in five of his last six outings. He's now at 8-9-0 with a 3.33 GAA and an .892 save percentage over 17 appearances. Akira Schmid stopped all nine shots he faced in the third period in his relief outing, which sets up head coach Lindy Ruff for a challenging decision about his starting goalie Sunday versus the Kings.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Friday Daws will get the starting nod in Anaheim on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Daws has won his last two starts, stopping a combined 52 of 57 shots in the process. The 23-year-old is 5-3-0 over his last eight outings, posting an .899 save percentage during that time. On the year, he's 8-8-0 with an .897 save percentage through 16 games.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Daws allowed two goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Daws allowed the first and last goals in the game, but he received plenty of support from his teammates in between. This was his fifth win in his last eight outings, though he's allowed at least three goals in four of those games. The 23-year-old is at 8-8-0 with a 3.21 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 16 appearances. Daws is likely to continue working as the Devils' No. 1 goalie until either Vitek Vanecek (lower body) returns or the team makes a trade for a more established netminder.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for win Saturday Daws made 23 saves in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact After a scoreless first period, the 23-year-old netminder had trouble keeping Montreal down once the New Jersey offense got rolling. Daws was caught too deep in his net on a Nick Suzuki tally midway through the second, and then couldn't squeeze another Suzuki shot inside the final two minutes of the third as the Habs tried to rally from a 4-2 deficit. He's allowed at least three goals in four straight starts, going 2-2-0 with a brutal .856 save percentage, and with Akira Schmid back on the NHL roster, Daws' run as the clear No. 1 for the Devils could be coming to an end.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Saturday Daws will guard the home net Saturday against the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact It'll be the seventh straight appearance for Daws with Vitek Vanecek (lower body) still unavailable. The 23-year-old Daws has lost back-to-back outings, allowing 11 goals on 44 shots in that span. He'll look to right the ship Saturday against a Montreal team averaging 2.74 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Burned by Blueshirts Daws made 13 saves in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The poor numbers for Daws can be laid squarely at the feet of a Devils' defense that committed multiple turnovers and mental errors in its own zone, but that doesn't change the fact that the 23-year-old has given up 11 goals on only 44 shots over the last two games. The pressure is mounting on New Jersey to make a splash at the trade deadline and acquire a frontline goalie, but in the short term Daws may need a breather after starting six straight games and going 3-3-0 with a 3.19 GAA and .895 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Thursday Daws is expected to start at home against the Rangers on Thursday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Daws will attempt to rebound after allowing six goals on 26 shots in a loss to Washington on Tuesday. He has a 6-7-0 record, 3.18 GAA and .903 save percentage in 13 contests this season. The Rangers, who are in a three-way tie for 11th offensively this year, might be a difficult adversary for Daws.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders six goals Daws stopped 20 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact It was a rough start for Daws as he allowed a goal 39 seconds into the game and then gave up four consecutive goals in the next two frames. Alex Ovechkin capped off the win on the power play with only 33 seconds remaining. In the four games prior to this start, Daws allowed two or fewer goals in three of those games, displaying solid promise. Daws has shown flashes of potential lately, but with this recent blip - putting up a .769 save percentage - consistency is still a concern.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Capitals Daws will protect the road goal versus the Capitals on Tuesday, Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Daws has been sharp lately, winning three of his last four games while allowing a total of eight goals in that span. He stopped 45 of 48 shots in a 6-3 win over the Flyers in Saturday's Stadium Series game. Daws figures to be the Devils' top goalie until Vitek Vanecek (lower body) is activated from injured reserve.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18 • SUNHERALD.COM

Sharp in Stadium Series win Daws stopped 44 of 47 shots in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Flyers.

Impact Daws was excellent in New Jersey's win at MetLife Stadium, making a season-high 44 saves, including 24 in the second period, en route to his third win in four starts -- he's posted a .941 save percentage in that span while filling in for Vitek Vanecek (lower body). The 23-year-old Daws is now 6-6-0 with a .912 save percentage and 2.93 GAA this season. He'd likely be back in net Wednesday on the road in Washington if Vanecek remains unavailable.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rookies Ersson, Daws likely to start Flyers-Devils matchup at Stadium Series | NHL.com Goalies could find selves in spotlight in outdoor game after each taking on bigger role

FEBRUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Tough loss to LA Daws stopped 27 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact After a scoreless first period the two teams traded goals in the second, before a Quentin Byfield power-play tally in the third proved to be the difference. Daws has started three straight games while Vitek Vanecek (lower body) has been sidelined, and the 23-year-old netminder has dazzled by allowing only five goals on 89 shots (.944 save percentage). Vanecek could return next week, but the duo might move into a timeshare given Daws' current form.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE