Three teams involved in trade talks for Kings' Phillip Danault
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Per a new report from NHL analyst Pierre LeBrun, at least three teams have inquired with the Los Angeles Kings about acquiring forward Phillip Danault in a trade.
It looks more and more like the tenure of Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault with the team could be nearing a close, as he's reportedly asked about a trade out of Los Angeles.
There has already been reported interest from around the NHL in acquiring him, and per a new report from analyst Pierre LeBrun, there are at least three teams who have reached out to the Kings about a potential Danault acquisition.
Per LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens, Utah Mammoth and New Jersey Devils have all called the Kings about Danault.
Among the teams that have called are Montreal, New Jersey, Utah, a long list of teams - all the teams that you can think of that need help at centre have obviously checked in with LA because it's so rare for centres to be available. He has zero goals on the season, his role's been reduced, but centres just don't get dealt so that's why there's still lots of attention on him. - Pierre LeBrun
Despite this, Danault's agent Allan Walsh has has pushed back on reports that his client wants out.
If he were to go back to Montreal, it would be his second tour with the club, as he previously wore a Habs sweater from 2016 to 2021.
So far this year, Danault has just five assists and no goals.
Phillip Danault Has Reportedly Requested A Trade From The Kings
Danault, who was taken with the 26th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, still has a year left on his contract with an AAV (average annual value) of $5.5 million.
He has 399 points (125G, 274A) in 741 career games with the Blackhawks, Canadiens and Kings.
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| New Jersey | 36 | 16.1 % |
| Utah | 56 | 25 % |
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