Dec 17, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau (30) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation is becoming very interesting, especially due to the outstanding performance of Jacob Fowler.

It’s easy to forget, but before Fowler’s arrival, there was Cayden Primeau, who was dominating in the American Hockey League with the Laval Rocket.

He had a historic season, with a record of 21-2-2, a goals-against average of 1.96, and a save percentage of .927.

But despite this incredible season, what is Cayden Primeau’s future within the Montreal Canadiens organization?

I don’t see how he can overtake Samuel Montembeault, Jakub Dobes, and/or Jacob Fowler.. and there is also Mikus Vecvanags, who has just entered the picture with the Laval Rocket.

Is it over for Cayden Primeau with the Montreal Canadiens organization?

Will Kent Hughes let him go this summer?

That’s what many believe, and it’s the message that was delivered by the excellent Marc-Olivier Cook, from DansLesCoulisses.

Do you agree with that?

Quietly, he had his chances in the NHL and with the Montreal Canadiens, but it simply didn’t work out for him here.

Why not let him try his luck elsewhere?

Several organizations have major needs in goal, much more so than in Montreal.

“The goaltender’s contract will expire at the end of the season, and the Canadiens will have the option to submit a qualifying offer.

Which, in my opinion, should not happen, for a few reasons.”

– Marc-Olivier Cook

He has two main arguments.

The first is that Fowler must play as many games as possible with the Laval Rocket next year, and Primeau’s return to the Montreal Canadiens organization would be an obstacle to that.

The second is that Primeau deserves the chance to showcase himself elsewhere.

Cook also talks about the upcoming congestion in goal, but overall, I would tell you that I 100% agree with all of this.

The message being sent here is clear.

It must be the end of the road for Cayden Primeau within the Montreal Canadiens organization, for several reasons, even though he was outstanding for the farm team this season.

And you, what is your opinion on this?