Prospect Info: Cayden Primeau

[montreal]

It will be interesting to see what happens, I'm not thrilled about it since I had wanted to see McNiven finally get a shot as the starter but we'll see what they have planned. I know a few weeks back his coach said he was playing so well he was worried that they would lose him, huge blow to their program to lose their 2 best players. But he's had a great 2 years in the NCAA, very impressive despite today's game.

I wonder if Lindgren is packaged in a trade cause he hasn't played well since returning from injury other then a few games and it would be so risky to go with Price/Lindgren, Primeau/McNiven, LaCouvee or whoever. But then again if Price gets injured the season is likely over anyway.

 

[1909]

It will be interesting to see what happens, I'm not thrilled about it since I had wanted to see McNiven finally get a shot as the starter but we'll see what they have planned. I know a few weeks back his coach said he was playing so well he was worried that they would lose him, huge blow to their program to lose their 2 best players. But he's had a great 2 years in the NCAA, very impressive despite today's game.

I wonder if Lindgren is packaged in a trade cause he hasn't played well since returning from injury other then a few games and it would be so risky to go with Price/Lindgren, Primeau/McNiven, LaCouvee or whoever. But then again if Price gets injured the season is likely over anyway.

Lindgren will have a whole Summer to recuperate and will have a full training Camp to show what he can provide. I am almost 100% sure he will be Price's backup next season.

 

[montreal]

Lindgren will have a whole Summer to recuperate and will have a full training Camp to show what he can provide. I am almost 100% sure he will be Price's backup next season.

and what happens if he doesn't get back on track? You have McNiven who has played about 4 games a month in the AHL and has about a seasons worth of games under his belt and a 20 year old rookie.

 

[CoopersFalls]

Primeau could also play with Mississauga of the OHL if I’m not mistaken. Although not likely, still possible. They have his rights.

 

[montreal]

Primeau could also play with Mississauga of the OHL if I’m not mistaken. Although not likely, still possible. They have his rights.

he's not going to leave the NCAA just to play a year in the OHL as a 20 year old.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Primeau could also play with Mississauga of the OHL if I’m not mistaken. Although not likely, still possible. They have his rights.

That would be a ridiculously stacked team with that roster plus an overage goalie who is one of the top gooe prospects lmao

It's like adding Carter Hart to Prince Albert

 

[CoopersFalls]

That would be a ridiculously stacked team with that roster plus an overage goalie who is one of the top gooe prospects lmao

It's like adding Carter Hart to Prince Albert

Yep. As I said, unlikely, but if they feel he is somewhere between the NCAA and AHL, it wouldn’t be a terrible option.

 

[WinterLion]

That basically automatically means Lindgren will be back up for sure next year now. (Although considering he had to go through waivers, it's not shocking news)

No way. He's been brutal. I think the habs will be in the market for a legit backup.

 

[Vachon23]

and what happens if he doesn't get back on track? You have McNiven who has played about 4 games a month in the AHL and has about a seasons worth of games under his belt and a 20 year old rookie.

Even if I don’t think Lindgren is a NHL back-up caliber but a good backup is not difficult to trade for

 

[montreal]

Even if I don’t think Lindgren is a NHL back-up caliber but a good backup is not difficult to trade for

So what's MB's excuse for having a shit backup all year while having a ton of cap space?

 

[Vachon23]

So what's MB's excuse for having a **** backup all year while having a ton of cap space?

Honestly you don’t need to convince me I would probably sign Talbot next year

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Why wouldn’t he be? I don’t think the Habs are ever trading Price. Primeau isn’t going to stay as a backup for 7 years.

Price might be second goalie for his last 2 years. Primeau 2 years in the AHL and 3 years as a backup isn't that far fetched. He could become 1st goalie at 24.

 

[canadiensnation]

"He had a great week of prep and was ready," Madigan said. "Sometimes when a goalie gives up a goal, it's obviously highlighted more than a forward or defenseman making a mistake. There's probably one or two that he would want back. But Cayden Primeau got us here. We're here in Providence, Rhode Island, because of Cayden Primeau. He gave us a chance."

Not All Who Squander Are Lost

 

[Mrb1p]

It will be interesting to see what happens, I'm not thrilled about it since I had wanted to see McNiven finally get a shot as the starter but we'll see what they have planned. I know a few weeks back his coach said he was playing so well he was worried that they would lose him, huge blow to their program to lose their 2 best players. But he's had a great 2 years in the NCAA, very impressive despite today's game.

I wonder if Lindgren is packaged in a trade cause he hasn't played well since returning from injury other then a few games and it would be so risky to go with Price/Lindgren, Primeau/McNiven, LaCouvee or whoever. But then again if Price gets injured the season is likely over anyway.

Thats where the Florida proposal comes into play even more. Lindgren and Petry to Florida.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Holy crap just read on Twitter Montreal is expected to sign Primeau!

Thought they'd wait another year, but guess not.

Primeau and McNiven in Laval next year.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Holy crap just read on Twitter Montreal is expected to sign Primeau!

Thought they'd wait another year, but guess not.

Primeau and McNiven in Laval next year.

Was talking to @ScrimmageandStats and he seems to be under the impression that Primeau coming in = bye bye McNiven. I just assume one will play in the ECHL so they could each get a bunch of starts.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Was talking to @ScrimmageandStats and he seems to be under the impression that Primeau coming in = bye bye McNiven. I just assume one will play in the ECHL so they could each get a bunch of starts.

Well, I hope not. McNiven seemed to have a good 2nd pro year.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

and what happens if he doesn't get back on track? You have McNiven who has played about 4 games a month in the AHL and has about a seasons worth of games under his belt and a 20 year old rookie.

backup goalies are pretty easy to acquire
If Lindgren is bad, we could just give up a late pick for backup goalie during the season

 

[TT1]

Would be insane if we ended up finding our replacement for Price already..

 

[Vachon23]

Don’t think Panthers are interested in Lindgren with the emergence of Montambault

 

[MrNasty]

a few comments based on the reaction so far:
1) Don't appoint Primeau a number 1 NHL goalie just yet. If he continues his progression for a few more years then sure. Both Lindgren and McNiven were considered the same a couple years ago.
2) Backup NHL goalies are really easy to find in the offseason or even early next season if Lindgren doesn't rebound.
3) Who cares if McNiven loses his starter position in Laval. If another goalie plays better then they should play. Same with Primeau. There are no gifts in becoming an NHL player.

 

[Vachon23]

If I’m McNiven, I put alote of effort this summer and I try to compte with Lindgren to be Price Backup. I have more trust in him then Lindgren

 

[26Mats]

It's posted on TVAsports website

Un premier contrat professionnel imminent pour Cayden Primeau - TVA Sports

 

[ahmedou]

Just your signature under the papers...

 

[Adam Michaels]

Now, we need to sign Jimmy Schuldt.

According to Eric Engels, Habs are out of the running for Schuldt.

As for Primeau, it wouldn't surprise me if he signs tomorrow. I'm going, of course, by the timeline of the Poehling signing. St. Cloud was eliminated on Friday. Two days later, he was signed. So going by that, Primeau was eliminated last night, so maybe his signing will be announced tomorrow.