Montreal Canadiens Re-Acquire Phillip Danault From L.A. Kings
The Canadiens traded a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Phillip Danault, who played parts of six seasons in Montreal before.
thehockeynews.comI don’t have real-time access to current news in this turn, but here’s the latest I can share based on available prior reporting:
- Phillip Danault has been involved in ongoing NHL activity with the Los Angeles Kings and, more recently, was reported in trade chatter around late 2025 with discussions about a potential return to Montreal, including a trade that would involve draft picks rather than roster players. This aligns with public trade buzz around those months.[2][4]
- As of late 2025, there were reports that Danault’s offensive production had declined in LA, drawing attention to potential roster moves to balance cap space and line combinations, with Montreal re-emerging in trade discussions.[4][2]
- In terms of coverage, major outlets like Fox Sports and ESPN have tracked his status and cited his recent struggles and potential role as a two-way center if he returned to Montreal, though definitive, up-to-date confirmation would require checking the latest standings and trade logs.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest articles and pull out the most current status, including any confirmed trades, contract details, or team assignments. I can also summarize how this could affect his fantasy value or his teams’ lineups.