Whether you like it or not, Phillip Danault has been the number one centre on the Montreal Canadiens. He himself has improved exponentially since that initial trade from the Chicago Blackhawks, seeing him generate solid chemistry with Brendan Gallagher and Tomas Tatar. The defensive execution was always there, and he’s begun to add more offence to his game. However, many are looking forward to what Nick Suzuki is going to bring down the line.
The Habs initially acquired the young centre in the Max Pacioretty trade, and his growth this season has been stellar.