Phillip Danault<\/a> walk.<\/p>\nHe had expressed his desire to stay in Montreal, but due to a $500,000 disagreement, the Quebec-born forward instead joined the Los Angeles Kings, where he became a key piece of the puzzle for the California team.<\/p>\n
The Kings gave him a more offensive role, and he even scored 27 goals in his first season in L.A.- a career high.<\/p>\n
However, the Kings organization is now at a crossroads. After four straight first-round playoff exits at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers, changes are needed.<\/p>\n
What if Phillip Danault Were the Second-Line Center the Canadiens Have Been Searching For?<\/p>\n
This possibility was floated by insider Marc-Olivier Beaudoin. While there haven’t been any formal rumors about it, it’s still something worth considering.<\/p>\n
“I don’t know if Danault would be open to returning to Montreal, I don’t know if the Kings would be willing to trade him (they’re in ‘win-now’ mode), but it would be such a strong addition to the offense.”<\/p>\n
– Marc-Olivier Beaudoin<\/p>\n
Now 32 years old, Danault still has two seasons remaining on the contract he signed in summer 2021, which pays him $5.5 million per year.<\/p>\n
Looking at the Kings’ current lineup, he’s likely to start the upcoming season as their third-line center-but it’s very likely he could serve as the second-line center in Montreal.<\/p>\n
In four seasons wearing black and silver, the Victoriaville native has tallied 195 points, including 70 goals, in 319 games.<\/p>\n
Previously on HabsFanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
1 HOUR AGO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0213 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Analyst Suggests Trade to Bring Back Former Fan Favourite and Perfect Fit for Current Canadiens Lineup<\/p>\n
Would you trade Mike Matheson for Phillip Danault?<\/p>\n
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