Posts About "Cayden Primeau"
Canadiens Prospects That Could Benefit From Proposed Playoff Format
May 26th, 2020 With the NHL and NHLPA agreeing to move forward on a 24-team playoff format, there is excitement for hockey once again. The Montreal Canadiens will be the 24th-seeded team and participate in the play-in round to see if they can be part of the 16-team playoffs. What will this mean for the Habs...
Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors: Price, Primeau, Bouchard & Burrows
May 20th, 2020 There might be unexpected good news on the horizon for the Montreal Canadiens. Ken MacMillan from A Winning Habit reported on May 19, that it's rumoured that the NHL will likely complete the 2019-20 season with only Stanley Cup Playoff games. There are also rumours that, instead of the usual 16-team playoff format, the 2020 Playoffs...
Canadiens' Crowded Crease: Who's the Odd Man Out
April 27th, 2020 While we patiently wait for the Montreal Canadiens to sign top prospect Alexander Romanov, general manager Marc Bergevin teased fans by signing a different Russian from the KHL, goaltender Vasili Demchenko. The Canadiens are in desperate need of a quality backup, and Demchenko is a relatively unknown goalie who has played the last...
Improving the Canadiens Roster from Within
April 16th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens have been in a bit of a slump as of late. Over the past five years, they've either missed the playoffs or were knocked out in the first round. This season, they were on pace to miss the playoffs for the third year in a row, so where's the problem? Related: NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Canadiens, Neutral Site...
The Top Ten NHL Goalie Prospects
March 5th, 2020 Drafting and developing a franchise goaltender is a very hard thing to do. It is made so difficult because there is a set learning curve at the position. Traditionally, netminders develop at a much slower pace than skaters. When the mental part of the game is factored in, it is no wonder that so many top prospects never hit the big...
Canadiens: Examining Marc Bergevin's Latest Roster Moves
December 14th, 2019 It was clear something had to be done. The Montreal Canadiens were in a free fall just over a week ago with their record plummeted after losing eight straight games. General manager Marc Bergevin then placed backup goaltender Keith Kinkaid on waivers and recalled forward Matthew Peca and rookie goalie Cayden Primeau. (from 'Stung by...
THW's Goalie News: Tynan Update, Primeau's Demotion & More
December 14th, 2019 Friday night was not a busy one in the National Hockey League with only two games. However, we have plenty to discuss today as we have an injury update in Niagara, a star in the making in Colorado and a top prospect heading back to the American Hockey League. IceDogs Provide Update on Tynan Tucker Tynan, the goaltender for the...
THW's Goalie News: Stars of the Future Shine Bright
December 12th, 2019 Since we started doing our daily Goalie News posts at the beginning of the season, we have talked about many of the top goaltending starts in the National Hockey League. Veterans like Ben Bishop, Marc-Andre Fleury, Henrik Lundqvist and Tuukka Rask are household names that get mentioned here on a regular basis. However, today we will...
Chiarot Scores in OT, Primeau Gets First Win as Canadiens Edge Senators
December 11th, 2019 MONTREAL — Ben Chiarot scored the overtime winner and Cayden Primeau made 35 saves for his first NHL victory as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday. Nick Cousins and Tomas Tatar scored in regulation for the Canadiens (15-11-6), who have won three in a row and four of their last...
Montreal Canadiens Need Clarity More than a Reset
December 10th, 2019 On more than one occasion I lowered the volume of the radio in my office. It was not because I had the setting too high but rather because of the outspoken outrage being expressed by the host of the show I was listening to. “What is going on with the Montreal Canadiens?” On the heels of the Habs’ 3-2 loss against the Colorado...
THW's Goalie News: Primeau, Desrosiers & More
December 6th, 2019 Goaltenders across the National Hockey League needed to be at the top of their games on Thursday night. Eight of the nine games played were decided by one goal, including four which went into overtime. A busy night of action saw a top prospect make his NHL debut in Montreal. We will also take a look and an amazing game in the...
Montreal Canadiens' Cayden Primeau Making First Start Against Avs
December 5th, 2019 Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau will make his NHL debut tonight when the rookie starts against the visiting Colorado Avalanche. Primeau, 20, was called up from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket earlier this week just before the Canadiens place backup goalie Keith Kinkaid on waivers. The Canadiens have...
THW's Goalie News: Kinkaid Waived, Allen Perfect, and More
December 3rd, 2019 In today's Goalie News, we'll look at the Montreal Canadiens' decision to waive their backup goaltender and a rare shutout performance by another backup in St. Louis. Canadiens Waive Kinkaid; Call Up Primeau The Canadiens have been struggling mightily of late, losing eight games in a row. Their goaltending tandem, featuring Carey...
