Cayden Primeau: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson, Hildeby, Primeau & Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs needed this one badly, even if the 7–2 final made it look far easier than it actually felt. If you squinted, Saturday’s game against

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Cayden Primeau’s departure and the importance of Maple Leafs having a third string option

There’s not going to be a lot of heartbreak over Cayden Primeau being claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. Primeau was a Cane first, they wanted him back and as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t interfere (they probably won’t) he’ll soon be assigned to their AHL affiliate.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

Carolina Hurricanes Claim Goalie Off Waivers

A familiar face is returning to the Carolina Hurricanes organization. News emerged on Saturday afternoon that the Hurricanes claimed goalie Cayden Primeau off waivers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

Hurricanes re-claim goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from Maple Leafs

After roughly one month and three games in a Toronto Maple Leafs uniform, goaltender Cayden Primeau is headed back to the Carolina Hurricanes. And, in a corresponding move, announced that Dennis Hildeby has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Hurricanes re-claim Cayden Primeau off waivers from Maple Leafs

A masked man is heading back to Raleigh. On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes re-claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Primeau was placed on the wire by the Maple Leafs on Friday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Hurricanes claim netminder off waivers from Maple Leafs

The Hurricanes have plenty of goaltending depth in their organization, and they have just added a bit more.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Leafs place Cayden Primeau on waivers

A former netminding prospect could be on the move again. On Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 7

Report: Maple Leafs place Cayden Primeau on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly placed goalie Cayden Primeau on waivers, according to TSN’s Chris Johnston. This comes after Joseph Woll was assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on a conditioning stint, with the expectation that he will draw into Saturday’s game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Maple Leafs waive son of former NHL All-Star

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed netminder Cayden Primeau on waivers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

What’s next for Cayden Primeau and the Maple Leafs?

Let’s face it: the Cayden Primeau experiment has failed. Primeau was claimed off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this month as a potential mid-to-long-term solution depending on the length of Joseph Woll’s absence.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Dose.ca / October 30

Cayden Primeau gave away six goals yesterday: his start to the season criticized in Toronto

So far this season, Cayden Primeau has played three games for the Maple Leafs. And he’s given up 13 goals. On October 14, he won against the Predators, but gave up four goals.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

Knee Jerk Reaction: Cannon blasts ring out in Maple Leafs’ ugly 6-3 loss to Blue Jackets

If you’re not a baseball fan and you were looking forward to watching this game all day, I’m sorry. The Toronto Maple Leafs fell in a contender for the ugliest loss of the season with a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Struggles Continue, Woll, Nylander & Primeau

The Buffalo Sabres moved to .500 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5–3 win Friday night in Buffalo. It was a statement game for Buffalo, who got two goals from Mattias Samuelsson — the first multi-goal performance of his career — and a short-handed dagger from Alex Tuch late in the third period.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 24

Why Cayden Primeau needs a revenge game against Sabres this weekend

Cayden Primeau will get a second go at defending Toronto’s crease this weekend, with the Maple Leafs set to play a back-to-back against the Buffalo Sabres.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 17

Cayden Primeau holds the fate of his NHL future in his hands

Cayden Primeau made his first start for the Toronto Maple Leafs this week, turning away 26-of-30 shots in a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators. In the aftermath, Primeau shared that he’s less focused on game results and more on his own performance, needing to clean up some mistakes moving forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Cayden Primeau focused on fixing mistakes after win in first Maple Leafs start

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the win column as the team put together a 7-4 defeat of the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Back in net was Cayden Primeau, as the new Leafs acquisition made his first NHL start in 10 months.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Sporting News / October 14

Why Cayden Primeau is Maple Leafs' starting goalie vs. Predators

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 14

Anthony Stolarz pumped for Cayden Primeau ahead of first start for Maple Leafs vs. Predators

Anthony Stolarz and the Toronto Maple Leafs took a second consecutive loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, falling 3-2 off a (literal) last minute goal from Mason Appleton.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Primeau, Blais, Douglas, Ellis All Claimed Off Waivers – 10/06/25

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed forward Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers on Oct. 6, 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed forward Curtis Douglas, and the Buffalo Sabres claimed goaltender Colton Ellis as well.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Leafs claim Cayden Primeau, Sammy Blais off waivers

A couple of former Habs are heading to their rivals. On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau and forward Sammy Blais off waivers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Hurricanes acquire Cayden Primeau’s negotiating rights from Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the negotiating rights for goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 7th-round pick in 2026.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Hurricanes acquire goaltender in trade with Canadiens

The Hurricanes have added some extra goaltending depth heading into next season, acquiring Cayden Primeau from the Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Cayden Primeau’s Future With the Canadiens

As the Montreal Canadiens turn the page on another season of growth and transition, one of the lingering questions surrounds the future of goaltender Cayden Primeau.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 4

Cayden Primeau: the CH must not submit a qualifying offer this summer

Cayden Primeau didn’t get the NHL exposure he wanted this season. He started the season in Montreal, but the Canadiens decided to send him back to Laval after seeing him struggle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 29

Insider Links Cayden Primeau to Two Teams That Could Potentially Claim Him From Waivers

It is finally today that Cayden Primeau will learn the identity of his next team. Will it be the Laval Rocket or another National Hockey League team? The answer comes at 2:00 PM.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27

Canadiens to waive goaltender Cayden Primeau

While the Canadiens are carrying three goalies following Friday’s recall of Jakub Dobes, that won’t be the case long.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 7, 2024

Canadiens Announcement: It's Finally Confirmed for Cayden Primeau, and He Must Officially Wait

TVA Sports journalist, Renaud Lavoie, was talking about it earlier this morning, but it has now officially been confirmed by the Montreal Canadiens. Cayden Primeau will have to wait again and again, as it is Samuel Montembeault who will be back in net for his team tonight against the Washington Capitals.