After losing his spot with the Montreal Canadiens as a backup goaltender and watching his replacement in Jakub Dobes dominating in the NHL, Primeau could have been bitter.
Instead, he took thee good road by encouraging the young player and is now earning respect for his professionalism.
In a recent interview, Cayden Primeau talked about Dobes' success and particularly on his NHL debut shutout by calling it "sensational" and expressing genuine happiness for the young player.
Cayden Primeau's positive look is paired with impressive performances of his own in the AHL since his demotion.
With the Laval Rocket, he has started with a 2-0-0 record and an excellent 0.50 GAA, combined with an excellent .977 save percentage.
Meanwhile, Jakub Dobes has been equally dominant with the Canadiens by recording a 3-0-0 record, a 0.97 GAA and a .959 save percentage in his first NHL games.
The current state of the Canadiens' goaltending depth is promising, with both Jakub Dobes and Cayden Primeau excelling in their respective roles.
Cayden Primeau's ability to handle adversity with a good attitude combined with his good performances in Laval is positioning him as a valuable asset in the organization.
For Canadiens fans, seeing this tandem thrive in their roles is an encouraging sign for the team's future in net.
Cayden Primeau's attitude and Jakub Dobes' early success with the Habas are creating a positive and competitive environment that benefits the organization.
What more could fans ask for? Two young goaltenders pushing each other to be the best they can be.
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Do you think Cayden Primeau will be back in the NHL someday? | ||
Yes | 35 | 72.9 % |
No | 13 | 27.1 % |
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