Cayden Primeau — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cayden Primeau is an NHL goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Player Overview
Cayden Primeau is a goaltender with seven seasons of professional experience, though he has played only 58 career NHL games. His career save percentage of 0.882 and a Goals Saved Above Expected (GSax) of -25.7 indicate ongoing challenges in establishing consistent performance at the highest level, despite a peak GAR of 10.6 in 2023-24.
In a very limited sample of three games this season, Primeau has struggled, posting an 0.838 save percentage and a -6.3 GSax. His current GAR of -5.8 suggests he is presently a liability in net, still working to translate his potential into reliable NHL play.
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 | -6.3 | 0 | -5.8 | -1.05 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Cayden Primeau ranks in the 11th 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 | -6.3 | -5.8 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 83.6% | 4.70 | -9.6 | -8.1 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 91.0% | 2.99 | 6.2 | 10.6 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 85.2% | 3.46 | -0.9 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 86.8% | 4.62 | -9.9 | -8.1 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 84.9% | 4.16 | -4.6 | -4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 93.1% | 2.52 | -0.7 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cayden Primeau has been worth -5.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 11th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -6.3 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 83.8% save percentage.
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.6 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 -5.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 11th percentile of NHL players.
What is Cayden Primeau's GSAx this season?
Cayden Primeau has saved -6.3 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.