Phillip Danault Returns to Montreal | Smart Move or Panic Trade?

Phillip Danault Returns to Montreal | Smart Move or Panic Trade?

Habs fans, this is big. Philip Denol is back with the Montreal Canadians. The Montreal Canadiens acquire Philip Deno from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second round pick. This marks Deno’s second stint in Montreal after playing here from 2015 to 2021. Deno is 32 years old, a veteran two-way center, elite on faceoffs, trusted defensively, and one of the league’s best shutdown matchup players. This season in Los Angeles, he recorded five assists in 30 games. But his value is not on the score sheet. It’s about details, structure, and responsibility. This move tells us a lot about Kent Hughes and Martin St. Louis. The Canadians want stability down the middle, less pressure on young players, and someone who can handle tough defensive minutes every night. This is not a rebuild move. This is a control the game move. Habs fans, do you like this trade? Is Deno exactly what this team needs right now?

Phillip Danault Returns to Montreal | Smart Move or Panic Trade?

Phillip Danault is BACK with the Montreal Canadiens.
The Canadiens acquire the veteran center from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, marking Danault’s second stint in Montreal.

In this short video, Coach Frenchy breaks down:
• Why the Canadiens made this move
• What Danault brings defensively and on faceoffs
• How this impacts the young core
• Smart hockey move… or panic mode?

This isn’t about flash — it’s about structure, responsibility, and stability down the middle.

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