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Cayden Primeau

Cayden Primeau is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Cayden Primeau is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. As of 2026, he is under contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and has also played for the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.

What it is

Primeau was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in 1999 and is the son of former NHL forward Keith Primeau. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 2017 NHL entry draft. He stands 6'3" and catches left.

Key details

One 2026 NHL profile lists 58 career NHL games with a 3.73 goals-against average and .882 save percentage. Primeau has appeared for the Canadiens, Laval Rocket (AHL), Maple Leafs, and Hurricanes-related organizations. Sources conflict on his current team: one lists the Carolina Hurricanes, another the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Why it matters

Primeau is relevant to Canadian readers because he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens and has played for Canadian NHL and AHL teams, including Montreal and Laval. He is also the son of former NHL star Keith Primeau, adding a family legacy connection to the game.

In short

  • Drafted by Montreal in 2017 (199th overall).
  • Played for Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes organizations.
  • 58 NHL games, 3.73 GAA, .882 SV%.
  • Son of former NHL forward Keith Primeau.
Canadian angle

Primeau is relevant to Canadian readers because he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens and has played for Canadian NHL and AHL teams, including Montreal and Laval.[1][2][10]

Quick questions

Who is Cayden Primeau?
Cayden Primeau is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who has played in the NHL and AHL.
How old is Cayden Primeau?
He was born on August 11, 1999, which makes him 26 years old.
What team is Cayden Primeau on?
As of 2026 sources, one NHL profile lists him under contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, while an NHLPA profile lists the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayden_Primeau
    Supports: Birth date, draft position, and broad career summary.
  2. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/player/cayden-primeau-8480051
    Supports: Age, birthplace, physical stats, draft details, and career statistics.
  3. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-acquire-cayden-primeau-from-montreal
    Supports: Relationship to Keith Primeau, recent career stats, and 2025 trade context.
  4. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/4859/cayden-primeau
    Supports: Position, birthdate, age, and team listing.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/46512484/toronto-maple-leafs-add-goaltender-cayden-primeau-roster
    Supports: Toronto Maple Leafs roster move and NHL career statistics.