When Cayden Primeau was selected 199th in the 2017 draft, people were expecting an average USHL goaltender based on how he performed in his draft year. Most thought he would play four years in the NCAA and then potentially join the pro ranks.
Birthplace: Voorhees, New Jersey, USA
Date of birth: August 11, 1999
Drafted: 2017 (199th overall)
Catches: Left
Position: Goaltender
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 198lbs.
Team: Laval Rocket (AHL)
Instead, Primeau crafted two historically great seasons in the NCAA before a surprising decision to turn pro at 19, rocketing to the top of the prospect rankings for his new organization in that time.