It's hard to evaluate Primeau because in the last 4 or 5 years he didn't play that much game. We talk about less then 200 professional game and an goaltender need to play alot to get experience and reach is peak. Is peak is probably begins around the age of 25 or 26 minimum until 30 to 32 years old.

So to say he won't contribute to Montreal goaltender situation is hard. The one who do not fit right now is Jake Allen but he's also the one with no more value.

One guys to compare with Primeau is Charlie Lindgren , didn't play alot of game didn't fit with Montreal but have an decent season and stats with Washington even if the team is not superbe right now.


So in theory yeah this trade would help Montreal to break the third party goaltender and add center depth but I'm not sure this is valuable for Arizona and like I say I would try to keep Primeau give him more time and just send Allen out or to AHL.

AZ is not going to eat Allen's salary.

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Where did you see Allen to Arizona ?? This tread is about Carcone versus Primeau. In case your talking about what I have post, I was saying in general that it's Allen who should go not necessarily to Arizona.

But as we could talk about it, if vejmelka is really on the market coyotes could get an decent return for him at deadline from team who need upgrade goaltender. They could eat Allen contract as you talk to 1 get an backup NHL and the money will only help them stay out of the salary floor.