Cayden Primeau — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cayden Primeau is an NHL goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Player Overview
Cayden Primeau has faced significant challenges in his young career, currently posting a -5.4 GAR and -5.8 Goals Saved Above Expected in just three games this season, with a 4.3 GAA and .838 save percentage. Over his seven seasons, the 27-year-old goaltender has a career GSAx of -30.9 across 58 games.
Despite these struggles, Primeau did show a flash of potential, reaching a peak GAR of 7.5 in 2023-24. He currently holds a 15-25 career record with two shutouts for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 7, Pick 199 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2-1-0 | 83.8% | 4.30 | -5.8 | 0 | -5.4 | -0.96 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Cayden Primeau ranks in the 12th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 83.8% | 4.30 | -5.8 | -5.4 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 83.6% | 4.70 | -10.0 | -8.5 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 91.0% | 2.99 | 3.1 | 7.5 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 85.2% | 3.46 | -1.2 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 86.8% | 4.62 | -11.6 | -9.8 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 84.9% | 4.16 | -5.4 | -4.8 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 93.1% | 2.52 | -0.1 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cayden Primeau has been worth -5.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 12th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -5.8 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 83.8% save percentage.
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.5 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayden Primeau's GAR this season?
Cayden Primeau has been worth -5.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players.
What is Cayden Primeau's WAR this season?
Cayden Primeau has been worth about -1.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Cayden Primeau's GSAx this season?
Cayden Primeau has saved -5.8 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Cayden Primeau's goalie stats this season?
Cayden Primeau has a 83.8% save percentage and a 4.3 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Cayden Primeau a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Cayden Primeau grades below average this season with -5.4 GAR, in the 12th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Cayden Primeau's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cayden Primeau has accumulated -21.4 career GAR.