"I felt bad for James; he really didn't have a lot of time to get up, go through a camp, and get his feet underneath him. We probably felt that having someone who has been through a camp [would be beneficial]. We like the background of Cayden. It gives us more depth. The other piece of that is that Dennis Hildeby has had a really good camp."
"He's good. Again, we're not playing today. The roster gets submitted because you have to submit a roster. We will see where it all shakes out when the games are played. The good thing with Dennis is that he keeps him playing. Right now, from a goaltending standpoint, I like our depth. It will be a committee until we can get Joe back."
Cayden Primeau was acquired on waivers to provide goaltending depth while Joseph Woll is absent, offering a goaltender with camp experience. James Reimer was brought in earlier but lacked time to settle, so a camp-tested option was preferred. Dennis Hildeby had a strong camp but will continue playing elsewhere while remaining available to return if needed. The current goaltending group includes Anthony, Cayden, Dennis, and Arthur Akhtyamov, forming a committee until Woll returns. There is no set timeframe for Woll's return, though his condition is described as progressing well. Sammy Blais was valued for prior success in St. Louis, including a Cup.
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