Player Discussion Cayden Primeau Part II

[LaP]

Uukko Pekka Luukkonnen is a good goalie. Uukko Pekka Luukkonnen has a good frame and is playing well for Buffalo. Uukko Pekka Luukkonnen would look good for the Montreal Canadiens.

Uukko Pekka Luukkonnen

Try to post that again without using ctrl-v.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Try to post that again without using ctrl-v.

I'm on my phone. Process was slightly different from what you stated.

Got'em.

 

[montreal]

Kudos to Hughes for his patience and how he was able to handle the goalie situation.

I thought we were stuck with Allen's contract and that best move for Primeau was to risk putting him on waivers to try and boost his confidence in the AHL. In the end, everything worked out perfectly for our goalies.

why did you think that would have been the best move over just putting Allen on waivers as there's noting to lose there?

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

why did you think that would have been the best move over just putting Allen on waivers as there's noting to lose there?

I agree sending Allen down would've made more sense, however given how highly Hughes spoke of Allen's leadership and how good he was in the locker room, I couldn't have pictured him ever sending Allen to Laval.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Nobody talks about this guy anymore. I had to dig this thread from the abyss.

He had some good stats last year and was good in his first exhibition game against Philly.

 

[HuGort]

If Primeau has good season going to make things interesting. With Dobes in the wings and Fowler turning pro late this season.

 

[SakuKoivu11]

I don’t think Primeau is an NHL goalie.
Terrible positioning.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Nobody talks about this guy anymore. I had to dig this thread from the abyss.

He had some good stats last year and was good in his first exhibition game against Philly.

He sucks now...

 

[Tyson]

Now you kinda see why Hughes tried to get Askarov

 

[Canadienna]

Can Dobes take his job this year?

I think it's clear who has had the better camp. Not sure if it's worth waiving and likely losing Primeau though.

 

[Naslund]

Primeau is the backup this year, and will be traded next year to make space for Dobes. Fowler will be the #1 in the AHL for a couple of years replacing Dobes.

 

[Rapala]

Now you kinda see why Hughes tried to get Askarov

Dobes is going to be very very good mark my words.

 

[Tyson]

Dobes is going to be very very good mark my words.

Sooner than many think

 

[WeThreeKings]

Primeau is a journeyman NHL back up. Which is still fantastic for a 7th round pick. I've always mentioned the hitch in his Lateral movements which really hasn't smoothened out enough at the pro level.

Athletically he's pretty average. He needs to be able to read the play at a high level and I just haven't seen that consistently.

The PK wasn't great but man he wasn't really in the right area code for any of it.

 

[Tyson]

Primeau is a journeyman NHL back up. Which is still fantastic for a 7th round pick. I've always mentioned the hitch in his Lateral movements which really hasn't smoothened out enough at the pro level.

Athletically he's pretty average. He needs to be able to read the play at a high level and I just haven't seen that consistently.

The PK wasn't great but man he wasn't really in the right area code for any of it.

To put it bluntly, he has had a very weak camp.

 

[morhilane]

To put it bluntly, he has had a very weak camp.

I thought he looked servicable in his first half-game. But tonight (well the half the game I saw), his mind wasn't there at all.

 

[Tyson]

I thought he looked servicable in his first half-game. But tonight (well the half the game I saw), his mind wasn't there at all.

He has to take the next step. Dobes is on his tail

 

[morhilane]

He has to take the next step. Dobes is on his tail

He's a stop gap, so is Monty. He might not even finish the season in Montréal.

 

[Tyson]

He's a stop gap, so is Monty. He might not even finish the season in Montréal.

I am not so sure about Monty, I have watched him steadily improve since his arrival and he is now just hitting his prime. He handles the puck well, moves very well in his crease and most importantly he isn't phased by being a French Canadian goalie playing for the Habs. I like him.

 

[Michelangelo]

He's a stop gap, so is Monty. He might not even finish the season in Montréal.

Agreed

Hopefully Dobes and/or Fowler can prove to be long term solutions in goal. I have no faith in Monty or Primeau

 

[HuGort]

Can Dobes take his job this year?

I think it's clear who has had the better camp. Not sure if it's worth waiving and likely losing Primeau though.

Lose your depth that way

 

[morhilane]

I am not so sure about Monty, I have watched him steadily improve since his arrival and he is now just hitting his prime. He handles the puck well, moves very well in his crease and most importantly he isn't phased by being a French Canadian goalie playing for the Habs. I like him.

Oh I agree Monty improved a lot and I don't expect him to be replaced before the end of his current contract, but I think he's getting replaced eventually or falls back to backup status.

 

[Tyson]

Oh I agree Monty improved a lot and I don't expect him to be replaced before the end of his current contract, but I think he's getting replaced eventually or falls back to backup status.

Yep at the very least Monty ends up being a solid back up. He will get replaced eventually if Dobes and Fowler continue their upward trajectories.

 

[Habby4Life]

Lose your depth that way

I’m not sure if they should even worry if Primeau is picked up on waivers. He is so replaceable via a UFA signing.

 

[SakuKoivu11]

Primeau is 25 now. Around the same age Montembault established himself as a backup at 23. Now at 27 Montembault is a solid #1 goalie. Both goalies are 6’3” 215lbs, but Primeau looks smaller due to his position. Primeau every time he lets a goal it seems like he loses confidence follows by multiple goals. It could be psychological, I don’t know I’m not a doctor.

Anyhow I can tell Primeau is no Carey Price, but I don’t think Primeau is an NHL goalie for some reason. Reminds me of Jim Carry or Andrew Raycroft back in the day.

As for Dobes it’s too early to tell. The guy is 6’4” 210lbs a little taller but looks huge in goal. Like there’s no room to shoot. He covers the net like Carey Price. His positioning is like Pekka Rinne.

What I’m saying is Primeau plays like he’s 6’ even though he’s 6’3”. Dobes is 6’4” but covers the net like he’s 6’6”.

On the other hand Juuse Saros who’s 5’11” covers the net like he’s 6’3”. Some goalies just looks bigger than others.