"He wasn't exactly the flashiest player on the ice statistics-wise (he scored a goal, contributed three assists, and tallied thirty-nine shots across twenty-two postseason games), but he was one of the more "fun" players on the roster. The reason for this? Look no further than his post-series-victory pizza orders during Montreal's 2021 postseason run. The trend made its debut following Montreal's 3-1 victory in Game 7 of their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs."
"That said, a potential hurdle facing such a move takes the form of Phillip Danault's contract. Danault is currently in the fifth year of a six -year, $33 million contract with an annual cap hit of $5.5 million. According to PuckPedia, Montreal only has around $3 million in cap space, which would require Kent Hughes and the Habs front office to send a player or two back to Los Angeles in order to be cap-compliant."
Phillip Danault played a notable role during Montreal's 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, contributing one goal, three assists, and thirty-nine shots across twenty-two postseason games and becoming memorable for post-series pizza orders. Danault signed with the Los Angeles Kings in free agency and remains under contract through the end of the next season. The player is reportedly open to finishing his career in Montreal, a possibility confirmed by his former agent. Danault is in year five of a six -year, $33 million deal with a $5.5 million cap hit. Montreal's current cap space sits around $3 million, which would likely require salary-moving transactions to acquire him. Danault's experience could help the Canadiens transition from rebuilding toward playoff contention.
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