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Cayden Primeau's Stellar Play with the Rocket Could Earn Him Another Shot in the NHL
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Cayden Primeau is doing everything to prove that he deserves another chance with the Montreal Canadiens as well as in the National Hockey League. After an impressive start to 2025, he continues to deliver strong performances with the Laval Rocket.
He was even named AHL Goaltender of the Month for January, and he certainly earned it.
His time in the AHL has clearly benefited him.
After a tough start in the NHL, where he posted a 2-3-1 record with a 4.70 goals-against average and a .836 save percentage, he could have given up.
However, he arrived in Laval with an exemplary attitude and got to work.
The Rocket were struggling in December, but since Primeau's return, the team has dominated the North Division.
Yet, Primeau himself says there are still aspects of his game he needs to improve. He has 11 wins in 13 games since being sent down, which is very impressive!
In fact, he won his first 10 contests! Wow!
A call-up for Cayden Primeau in the National Hockey League?
His coach, however, has no doubts:
"It's just a matter of time before Primeau returns to the NHL," said Pascal Vincent.
With Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes already in place in Montreal, Kent Hughes will have to make a decision.
Does Primeau deserve another chance with the big club?
Do you think he will eventually be called up by the Montreal Canadiens?
If not, do you see him getting another opportunity elsewhere in the NHL?
In any case, he is doing everything possible right now to send a clear message to Kent Hughes and the 31 other general managers in the National Hockey League.
One could say he is the best goaltender in the American Hockey League, which is no small feat.
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FEVRIER 24 | 2103 ANSWERS Cayden Primeau's Stellar Play with the Rocket Could Earn Him Another Shot in the NHL Is Cayden Primeau an NHL calibre goaltender? | ||
| Yes, in Montreal | 220 | 10.5 % |
| Yes, with another NHL team | 960 | 45.6 % |
| No, he's an AHL goalie | 923 | 43.9 % |
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