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21-2-2 (0.880) : Best win rate in AHL history for Cayden Primeau

It’s hard to argue with that, but the Laval Rocket had an excellent season with 101 points, putting the club in 1st place overall. In addition to the Rocket’s record, it’s worth mentioning that six (!!!) of the club’s players finished the season with at least 20 goals.

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Starts And Stops: A Habs Net Development

When the Montreal Canadiens called up Jakub Dobeš from Laval back in December, few could have predicted the immediate impact he’d make. Replacing a struggling Cayden Primeau—whose confidence had all but vanished—Dobeš stepped into the spotlight and took the NHL by storm.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 4

'For me, Cayden Primeau is an NHL goalie' – Pascal Vincent

The Laval Rocket is having an excellent season and it’s largely thanks to Cayden Primeau’s success since his demotion. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has a goals-allowed average of 2.02, as well as an efficiency rate of 0.922 in 22 starts, with 19 wins.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 2

Renaud Lavoie : 'I don’t understand why we’re not calling up Cayden Primeau'

With eight games still to be played, the Canadiens must hope that their two goalies will hold the fort until the end of the regular season. Because if the Habs’ goalies string together poor performances, as I mentioned in a post today… the team will not be able to hope to make a run in the playoffs – or even get their ticket to the spring dance.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 1

File on Jacob Fowler: Beware of comparisons with Jakub Dobes and Cayden Primeau

Jacob Fowler is the subject of the hour, in Montreal. To take the pulse and context of the situation, which seems to be a match of failure/a contractual opinion divergence between the Fowler clan and the Canadiens clan, follow this link.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 18

Record of 15-2-0: Cayden Primeau does everything he can to return to the NHL

The start of the season for Cayden Primeau with the Canadiens was atrocious. That led to the point where the management got tired. Primeau was sent back to the American League and Jakub Dobes came to take his place in the Habs’ lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 5

'Not convinced that the Canadiens will keep Cayden Primeau'

Next year, Samuel Montembeault will be the Canadiens’ #1 goalie – unless news shakes the foundations of the Temple. We also know that Jakub Dobes will be there, but in a role to be defined.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 24

Cayden Primeau's Stellar Play with the Rocket Could Earn Him Another Shot in the NHL

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 7

Replace Jakub Dobes with Cayden Primeau: José Théodore would do it

Tonight, the Laval Rocket is in Toronto for a game against the Marlies. We will obviously be monitoring Joshua Roy’s return to play, but we will also keep an eye on another player from the CH’s farm team who will be in action.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 7

Insults – and threats – towards Simon Boisvert: people are crazy

Simon “Snake” Boisvert has always kept people talking in the hockey world. The reason is simple: Boisvert is not afraid – unlike far too many people in 2025 – to share his opinions.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Cayden Primeau’s Future with the Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau has dominated the AHL since his demotion earlier this season. Primeau was expected to be the backup goaltender to Sam Montembeault.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 1

8th victory in as many matches for Cayden Primeau with the Rocket

The matches keep coming for Cayden Primeau. The Rocket’s goalkeeper has responded very well since his return to the American Hockey League. Tonight, he just won his eighth game in as many appearances in front of the Laval net.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 26

Cayden Primeau Makes His Feelings Known About Jakub Dobes After Losing His Spot with the Habs

He remains undefeated in regulation, with six starts for the Canadiens, and his arrival has truly made a difference for Martin St-Louis' squad. However,

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / January 23

Cayden Primeau Surprisingly Linked to New Jersey Devils After Jacob Markstrom Injury

The New Jersey Devils find themselves in need of a goalie, now that their goaltender Jacob Markstrom was injured last night. We mentioned this earlier today, but this is an injury that could have an impact on the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 20

Cayden Primeau: 'It’s hard not to notice what Jakub Dobes is doing.'

By swapping Cayden Primeau for Jakub Dobes in the #2 goalie position, the Canadiens resolved what had been a huge issue for them since the start of the season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 13

Cayden Primeau Reveals What He Truly Thinks About Jakub Dobes' Recent Performances

Cayden Primeau, who was recently the Montreal Canadiens' backup goaltender, has broken the silence about what has happened in recent weeks. While some may have expected to see a bitter, frustrated, or upset Primeau, it's quite the opposite.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 11

Victory of Dobes and cleaning of Primeau: both are in the right chair.

Last night, with a 3-2 overtime victory against the powerful Washington Capitals, the Montreal Canadiens, Jakub Dobes remained undefeated in his young NHL career.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 8

For Dany Dubé, Cayden Primeau is an NHL goalie (but not in Montreal)

Cayden Primeau has struggled in the Canadiens uniform this season. The player who was sent back to Laval to rebuild his confidence has not found much success as Samuel Montembeault’s backup since the start of the season… which has cost him his position.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 29

Insider Links Cayden Primeau to Two Teams That Could Potentially Claim Him From Waivers

It is finally today that Cayden Primeau will learn the identity of his next team. Will it be the Laval Rocket or another National Hockey League team? The answer comes at 2:00 PM.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / December 28

Montreal Canadiens Place Goaltender On NHL Waivers

The Montreal Canadiens have announced they have put goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers. It’s an expected move following the decision to call-up Jakub Dobes from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Canadiens Place Goaltender Cayden Primeau on Waivers

The Montreal Canadiens have placed 25-year-old goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers today (Dec. 28). Primeau has a record of 2-3-1 through the 2024-25 season, and has appeared in 11 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27

Canadiens to waive goaltender Cayden Primeau

While the Canadiens are carrying three goalies following Friday’s recall of Jakub Dobes, that won’t be the case long.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Canadiens Should Play Struggling Primeau More

No one in their right mind is going to say Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau looked good, giving up three goals on seven shots in relief this past week against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 7

Canadiens Announcement: It's Finally Confirmed for Cayden Primeau, and He Must Officially Wait

TVA Sports journalist, Renaud Lavoie, was talking about it earlier this morning, but it has now officially been confirmed by the Montreal Canadiens. Cayden Primeau will have to wait again and again, as it is Samuel Montembeault who will be back in net for his team tonight against the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 6

Cayden Primeau's departure date from the Canadiens may have just been revealed

It really feels like his days in Montreal are numbered.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / November 30

Canadiens Goalie Primeau Perfect Example Of Poor Development

Fans were treated to a rare sight as goaltender Cayden Primeau earned a win when the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday.