Danault previously spent six seasons with the Canadiens before being signed in free agency by the LA kings in 2021. Danault has five assists in 30 games with the Kings this season.
With just over an hour to spare before the holiday trade freeze took effect the Montreal Canadiens announced they had completed a trade with the LA Kings for forward Phillip Danault. In exchange for the forward the Canadiens gave up Columbus's 2026 second-round pick. Danault currently carries a cap hit of $5.