The Montreal Canadiens signed Keith Kinkaid to a one year contract with a cap hit of $1.75 million. He will step in to be Carey Price‘s backup next season. This gives the Habs a pair of goaltenders for their NHL team, but will leave a crowded crease in Laval.
The Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League already had Michael McNiven, Charlie Lindgren and Connor Lacouvee returning next season. It was possible Lindgren would be the backup in Montreal, but after an underwhelming season, the Canadiens sought out an upgrade in free agency.
Joining McNiven, Lacouvee and Lindgren in Laval will be Cayden Primeau who is one of the top goaltending prospects in the world.