The situation with the Canadiens’ goaltending, particularly regarding Cayden Primeau, is garnering attention. Many analysts believe that Kent Hughes should consider placing Primeau on NHL waivers.
During today’s press conference, head coach Martin St-Louis was directly asked about Primeau and agreed to address the topic.
Martin St-Louis shared his thoughts on Cayden Primeau:
“It’s always tough to pull a goalie. They aren’t just players; they’re individuals, and it’s a difficult thing for him emotionally. As a head coach, making that choice is never easy, but you have to go with your instincts and do what’s best for the team at that moment.”
It appears that Martin is hesitant to give up on Primeau prematurely, and the organization is trying to be cautious about not impacting the 25-year-old’s confidence.
This season, Primeau has a save percentage of .845, a goals-against average of 4.67, and has secured just one victory. Throughout his career, he holds an average of 3.63 and a save percentage of .887.
In an official update from the Canadiens, it was announced that Samuel Montembeault will start in goal against the Minnesota Wild tomorrow night at 8:00 PM. This means Cayden Primeau will have to wait to redeem himself after a difficult outing in Buffalo on Monday and work on getting his season back on track.
