Cayden Primeau’s net worth in 2025: Exploring the Hurricane goalie’s NHL earnings, contract details, endorsement, career, and more

Cayden Primeau is one of the most important and celebrated NHL players of all time, who has recently joined the Carolina Hurricanes on a contract worth a whopping $775,000. Known for his agility, composure under pressure, and rapid professional ascent. AHL’s Chicago Wolves have now claimed him, after the Hurricanes reclaimed the goalie after a brief Maple Leafs stint.

He's now assigned to the AHL, bringing the much-needed support to the Wolves and bringing a big boost to the team struggling in net. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft (199th overall). Primeau rose to prominence through collegiate and minor league ranks to get his big entry to the National Hockey League. As for his achievements, he won the prestigious Mike Richter Award in 2019.

Cayden Primeau’s net worth and career earnings

As of 2025, Cayden Primeau's career earnings are estimated to be approximately $5.3 million, with earnings of $880K. Besides this, his new contract extension covers roughly $770,000 and $1.1 million per year. His single cap hit includes $890K. Apart from this, his brand deals and endorsements also contribute a major chunk of his earnings and net worth.

Cayden Primeau’s contract details

As for his contract details, Cayden Primeau signed a 1-year, $775,000 contract with a cap hit of $775,000 per season, playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. He signed the contract this year on July 2, 2025. However, after some time, he was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. But, later they claimed off his waiver. He now plays for the Hurricanes' affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, and his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, making Primeau an Unrestricted Free Agent.

Cayden Primeau’s NHL career so far

According to the NHL, Cayden Primeau signed a three-year, $2.67 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens as a restricted free agent on Sept. 8, 2022. The goalie was 1-7-1 with a 4.62 goals-against average and .868 save percentage in 12 games (nine starts) for Montreal the prior season.

After going 21-2-2 with a 1.96 GAA, .927 save percentage, and two shutouts in 26 games for Laval, Primeau was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on June 30, 2025. He was traded to Carolina by Montreal for a 7th-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. He claimed off waivers by Toronto from Carolina, October 6, 2025. Later, Carolina waived off from Toronto on November 8, 2025, for the AHL.

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