5 players Canadiens must explore moving at the trade deadline

Will the Canadiens be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?

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Cayden Primeau

Cayden Primeau
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Cayden Primeau isn't likely to return next season, as Jacob Fowler will probably turn pro after this season and must slot into one of the four goaltender spots. Connor Hughes has been performing well as the mainstay with Laval, Sam Montembeault isn't going anywhere, and Jakub Dobes earned a chance to stay around. Primeau looks like the odd-man out, and the Canadiens should capitalize on his play in Laval and send him to a team with a goaltending need before they remember he was abysmal at the NHL level this season.

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