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Phillip Danault

Breaking Down Phillip Danault’s Impact on the Montreal Canadiens

William Bourget | February 5, 2026

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings, the move didn’t generate fireworks around the league. There was no blockbuster package, no long-term commitment, and no…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Double Down on Texier with Two-Year Extension

Ryan Szporer | January 15, 2026

When the Montreal Canadiens first signed forward Alexandre Texier, fresh off having his contract terminated by the St. Louis Blues, they weren’t making a huge gamble. It was at least with house…

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens’ Danault Thriving in New Role During Second Habs Stint

Ryan Szporer | January 9, 2026

Despite the reduced role relative to his top-line status during his first stint with the Montreal Canadiens, Phillip Danault is thriving.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Texier Leads Canadiens Past Flames with 3 Points Including 100th in Career

Ryan Szporer | January 7, 2026

Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier opened the scoring with his 100th career point, adding two assists in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames.

Categories Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Montreal Canadiens Make New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

Ryan Szporer | December 31, 2025

While things look bright for the Montreal Canadiens for 2026, there’s always room for improvement as these New Year’s resolutions show:

Categories Editor's Choice, Humor, Montreal Canadiens

Kings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Danault, Avalanche and More

THW Staff | December 29, 2025

The Los Angeles Kings are entering a pivotal week as they look to correct a mediocre first half of the 2025-26 season. Sitting with a record of 16-12-9, the team…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Canadiens Already Have Jake Evans Replacement in Phillip Danault

William Bourget | December 28, 2025

Injuries have been a recurring theme for the Montreal Canadiens this season, and unfortunately, the list keeps growing. This time, it’s Jake Evans who will be sidelined, depriving the Canadiens…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

NHL Rumors: Danault Talks, War Over O’Reilly, & a Bruins Target

Jim Parsons | December 24, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Phillip Danault spoke with the media about his trade to the Montreal Canadiens. He had some interesting remarks about his final days in Los Angeles.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

Danault & Marchment Trades Show It Won’t Be a Buyer’s Market at 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Alex Chauvancy | December 22, 2025

Usually, we don’t see many notable trades before the NHL’s holiday roster freeze, which went into effect on Dec. 19 at 11:59 PM. However, a couple of teams decided to…

Categories Commentary, Trade Deadline

Kings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Danault, Byfield, Turcotte and More

THW Staff | December 21, 2025

Here are the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Kings and their schedule for the holiday week ahead (Dec. 22-28, 2025). Phillip Danault Returns to Montreal The most significant development…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Plan to Fill Danault’s Role From Within For Now

Raz Devraj | December 21, 2025

Phillip Danault hadn’t gotten off to the start he wanted this season; in fact, it was the worst start of his career. With zero goals and just five assists through…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Desperate Times Call for Canadiens to Trade for Phillip Danault (Again)

Ryan Szporer | December 20, 2025

The Canadiens reacquired Phillip Danault for a second-round pick presumably to help get ready for another playoff run.

Categories Canadiens Transactions, Montreal Canadiens
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