When the news dropped last week that 2017 draft pick Cayden Primeau would be leaving Northeastern and the NCAA after just two seasons, there was plenty of discussion about how this would impact the Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation. Carey Price is very obviously the starter in 2019-20, and will likely continue to be for years to come. However, behind Price things are entirely up for grabs, all the way down to the AHL backup spot next year.
As it stands, there are three goalies behind Price under contract with the Canadiens for next season: Charlie Lindgren, Michael McNiven, and the newly signed Primeau.