There’s another Primeau on the way. The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Mason Primeau to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin in 2021-22. The young forward split the season playing for the Henderson Silver Knights and Fort Wayne Komets, waiting for the OHL to return to action.
Primeau, 19, was the Golden Knights’ fifth-round pick in 2019 and would have become an unrestricted free agent if not signed by tomorrow’s deadline. He comes from a very established hockey family as the son of Wayne Primeau, nephew of Keith Primeau, and cousin of Cayden Primeau.
Like his dad and uncle, Primeau is a big, physical center that uses a 6’6″ frame to protect the puck or remove it from a defender. While he has never really broken out offensively with a career-high of just 33 points in the OHL, his physicality, defensive ability, pedigree, and leadership still make him an interesting prospect to follow. In ten games for the Silver Knights this season, he registered three points but is still looking for his first goal at that level.
Because he will turn 20 later this summer, Primeau will not be forced back to the OHL next season and can stay with the Silver Knights for 2021-22.