Jun 28, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens Phillip Danault Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Well, it’s official. Philip Danault is no longer a member of the Montreal Canadiens. After weeks of speculation in the aftermath of the Canadiens magical 2021 run to the Stanley Cup Finals, the long-time top defensive center has signed with the Los Angeles Kings, on a six-year deal worth $5.5 million AAV.
Just as quickly as Canadiens fans watched Danault cheers his pizza to journalists and shut down NHL star after NHL star in the post-season, so too has the three-time 40-point centreman taken his services across the border to LA.