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Cayden Primeau
Primeau with the Northeastern Huskies in 2019
Born (1999-08-11) August 11, 1999 (age 25)
Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team Montreal Canadiens
NHL draft 199th overall, 2017
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2019–present

Cayden Primeau (born August 11, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the seventh round, 199th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Collegiate

Primeau was stellar during his brief collegiate career with the Northeastern Huskies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[1] In his freshman season, he posted 19 victories[1] and helped Northeastern jump from eighth to second in the Hockey East conference standings. While the team did not fare well in the postseason, Primeau was named to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team, First Team, and won the conference goaltending title for having the lowest goals against average (GAA) in league play.[2] The following season, he pushed the Huskies even further, winning a record 25 games for the program[1] and earned Tournament MVP honors whereas Northeastern won their third Hockey East distinction.[3] Although Northeastern faltered in the annual NCAA tournament, Primeau was still named an AHCA East First Team All-American and recipient of the Mike Richter Award.[4]

Professional

Selected by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 2017 NHL entry draft,[5] Primeau ended his college career following his sophomore season and signed an entry-level contract with the Canadiens on March 31, 2019.[6] He was immediately assigned to Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket.[6] Primeau was recalled from Laval on December 5, 2019[5] and made his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche the same day, stopping 32 of 35 shots in a 3–2 loss.[7] Shortly thereafter, he registered his first career NHL win in a 3–2 overtime effort versus the Ottawa Senators on December 11.[8]

Playing primarily for Laval over the course of the 2021–22 and 2022–23 campaigns,[9] the Canadiens began the 2023–24 season with three goaltenders on their active roster: Jake Allen, Sam Montembeault, and Primeau, with the latter no longer exempt from waivers and thus unable to be reassigned to the AHL ranks without the possibility of being lost to another team. This precipitated discussions about one of the foregoing netminders being traded.[10] After months of a continuous rotation system, Allen was ultimately dealt to the New Jersey Devils on March 8, 2024,[11] allowing Primeau to assume the role as the Canadiens' primary back-up goaltender.[12] Just days later, Primeau would record his second career NHL shutout in a 3–0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre on March 12.[9] With 41 total saves, he would tie Tony Esposito for the franchise record of most saves by a rookie goaltender without allowing a goal established over half a century prior,[13] and was subsequently recognized as the monthly recipient of the Canadiens' Molson Cup honor.[14] Collectively, Primeau finished the 2023–24 season with an 8-9-4 record with both a 2.99 GAA and a .910 save percentage respectively.[15]

Struggling profusely to begin the 2024–25 season,[16][17] Primeau would be placed on waivers by the Canadiens following the annual holiday roster freeze in late December.[18]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Canada
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Slovakia
World Junior A Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2016 Canada
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup
Silver medal – second place 2016 Slovakia/Czech Republic

Internationally, Primeau first represented Team USA at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup,[19] posting a 2.94 GAA and .854 save percentage in a silver medal effort.[20] He then participated in the annual World Junior A Challenge where he went 3-1 en route to a gold medal victory, and was subsequently named to the tournament's All-Star Team.[21]

The following year, Primeau was named to the United States under-18 team for the World U18 Championships,[22] winning a gold medal for his country despite not seeing any tournament play.[23]

As part of the United States national junior team at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Primeau made five tournament starts towards a silver medal finish.[24] He likewise was named to the United States men's national team for that year's IIHF World Championship,[25] but ultimately did not appear in any games throughout.[26]

Personal life

He is the son of former NHL centerman Keith Primeau, and was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan prior to the family moving to Voorhees, New Jersey when Cayden was five months old, following his father's trade to the Philadelphia Flyers in January 2000.[27]

Primeau is an alumnus of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School.[28]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2015–16 Philadelphia Revolution EHL 29 16 5 0 1,224 38 0 1.86 .951 4 — — — — — 3.62 .910
2016–17 Lincoln Stars USHL 30 14 11 1 1,616 85 1 3.16 .895 — — — — — — — —
2017–18 Northeastern University HE 34 19 8 5 2,005 64 4 1.92 .931 — — — — — — — —
2018–19 Northeastern University HE 36 25 10 1 2,129 74 4 2.09 .933 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Laval Rocket AHL 33 17 11 3 1,887 77 4 2.45 .908 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Montreal Canadiens NHL 2 1 1 0 120 5 0 2.52 .931 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Laval Rocket AHL 16 11 4 0 914 32 2 2.10 .909 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Montreal Canadiens NHL 4 1 2 1 202 14 0 4.16 .849 — — — — — — — —
2021–22 Laval Rocket AHL 33 16 12 3 1,915 94 2 2.94 .909 14 9 5 912 33 0 2.17 .936
2021–22 Montreal Canadiens NHL 12 1 7 1 520 40 0 4.62 .868 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Laval Rocket AHL 41 19 15 6 2,409 122 3 3.04 .909 2 0 2 119 5 0 2.52 .912
2022–23 Montreal Canadiens NHL 3 0 2 0 139 8 0 3.46 .852 — — — — — — — —
2023–24 Montreal Canadiens NHL 23 8 9 4 1325 66 2 2.99 .910 — — — — — — — —
NHL totals 44 11 21 6 2,304 133 2 3.46 .894 — — — — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2016 United States IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 4 3 1 0 244 12 0 2.94 .854
2016 United States WJAC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 4 3 1 0 239 3 2 0.75 .966
2019 United States WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 4 1 0 299 8 0 1.61 .936
Junior totals 13 10 3 0 782 23 2 1.76 .923

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
Hockey East All-Rookie Team 2018 [2]
Hockey East Goaltending Champion 2018, 2019 [29]
New England D1 All-Stars 2018 [30]
New England Rookie of the Year 2018 [31]
All-Hockey East First Team 2018, 2019 [32][33]
AHCA East First Team All-American 2019 [34]
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 2019 [35]
Hockey East Three-Stars Award 2019 [36]
Mike Richter Award 2019 [37]
William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player 2019 [38]
AHL
All-Rookie Team 2020 [39]
All-Star Game 2021 [40]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Hockey East Names 2017–18 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team". Hockey East (Press release). March 14, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Northeastern Edges Boston College, 3-2, to Claim Hockey East Championship". Hockey East. March 23, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Cowan, Stu (April 12, 2019). "Canadiens prospect Cayden Primeau wins Mike Richter Award". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Habs G Primeau to make NHL debut vs. Avs". TSN.ca. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Canadiens sign goaltender Cayden Primeau to entry-level contract". Sportsnet.ca. March 31, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  7. ^ "Landeskog scores in return, Avalanche beat Canadiens 3-2". ESPN.com. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Cudzinowski, Matt (December 12, 2019). "OTT@MTL: About Wednesday night..." Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  9. ^ a b Engels, Eric (March 13, 2024). "Primeau's shutout 'just the beginning' of larger role with Canadiens". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Galanopoulos, Chris (November 20, 2023). "How Long Will the Montreal Canadiens Keep Three Goalies?". The Hockey News. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "Jake Allen traded to New Jersey for a conditional third-round pick in 2025". Montreal Canadiens. March 8, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  12. ^ Kelly, Brendan (March 14, 2024). "What the Puck: Allen's exit puts spotlight on Montembeault and Primeau". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  13. ^ @hockey_ref (March 13, 2024). "On Tuesday, Cayden Primeau tied the CanadiensMTL rookie record for most saves without allowing a goal.

    #NHL | #GoHabsGo"     (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  15. ^ Hains, Karine (August 31, 2024). "Canadiens: What to Expect From Cayden Primeau". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  16. ^ Cohen, Russ (December 20, 2024). "Cayden Primeau's NHL Struggles". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  17. ^ Duffett, Nate (December 26, 2024). "Cayden Primeau Canadiens 2024 Year-in-Review". FanSided. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
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  19. ^ Ravin, Neil (July 2, 2016). "EHL Goalie of the Year Named to Hlinka Tournament Team". Eastern Hockey League. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "Team USA Edged By Czech Republic, 4-3, in Hlinka Finals". USA Hockey. August 13, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "Team USA Wins World Junior A Challenge". USA Hockey. December 17, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  22. ^ "Goaltender Primeau Joins U18s Roster". USA Hockey. April 8, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  23. ^ "Cayden Primeau". USA Hockey. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "Madden, Primeau and Keefe earn silver medal at World Junior Championships". Northeastern Huskies. January 6, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  25. ^ Scifo, Dan (May 5, 2019). "After Standout World Juniors Performance, Goalie Cayden Primeau Earns World Championship Spot". USA Hockey. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  26. ^ Godin, Marc Antoine (May 25, 2019). "Unlike the rest of Team USA, Cayden Primeau left Slovakia a winner". The Athletic. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  27. ^ Ashmore, Mike (November 17, 2021). "Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau, son of former Flyers great, dazzles MSG crowd despite defeat". The Trentonian. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  28. ^ Isaac, Dave (December 6, 2019). "From 199 to the NHL: Voorhees' Cayden Primeau makes debut for Montreal Canadiens". Courier Post. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
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  30. ^ "Awards - NCAA (New England) D1 All-Stars Team". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  31. ^ "Makar Tabbed Co-Rookie Of The Year By New England Hockey Writers Association". UMassAthletics.com. March 28, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  32. ^ "Hockey East Names 2017–18 All-Star Teams". Hockey East (Press release). March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  33. ^ "Hockey East Names 2018–19 All-Star Teams". Hockey East. March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  34. ^ "Total of 19 schools boast players on 2018-19 All-American selections". USCHO.com. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  35. ^ "Awards - NCAA (Hockey East) All-Tournament Team Team". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  36. ^ "PNC Bank Three Stars Award". Hockey East. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  37. ^ Weston, Paula C. (April 12, 2019). "Mike Richter Award recipient Primeau glad he won over dad on playing goalie". USCHO.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  38. ^ "Sports shorts: Northeastern claims Hockey East title". Portsmouth Herald. March 23, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  39. ^ "2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team". TheAHL.com. May 19, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  40. ^ "2020-21 AHL All-Star Teams unveiled". TheAHL.com. May 26, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Hockey East Goaltending Champion
2017–18, 2018–19 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Hockey East Three-Stars Award
2018–19 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Mike Richter Award
2018–19 		Succeeded by
Preceded by William Flynn Tournament MVP
2019 		Succeeded by


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