3 trade deadline destinations if Canadiens deal Cayden Primeau

Primeau could find a new home as some goaltending insurance at the deadline.

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Columbus Blue Jackets

Cayden Primeau
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I highlighted Daniil Tarasov earlier in the year as a goaltender the Canadiens could acquire to replace Primeau. We know the Canadiens don't need Tarasov now after Jakub Dobes' performance, but the Blue Jackets still need a backup for Elvis Merzlikins. Tarasov has gotten even worse since that article, owning a 3.83 goals-against average and a .871 save percentage in 13 appearances.

The Blue Jackets are a surprising team this season, and a team that could acquire David Savard as a trade deadline piece. Primeau could join Savard in the deal.

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