Phillip Danault is back in Montreal

It's done.

Phillip Danault is back with the Canadiens. The Montreal club has acquired its former player in return for a second-round pick in the 2026 draft.

No current center leaves the club.

The Canadiens acquire forward Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a second-round pick in 2026.

Press release ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/aimOwXJjm5

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) December 20, 2025

Details to come…