Phillip Danault’s agent launches scathing assault on Habs reporter for claiming ahead has demanded commerce from LA Kings

Montreal-based hockey reporter Marco D’Amico reported that Los Angeles Kings heart Phillip Danault had requested a commerce from the staff.

He cited sources indicating Danault’s camp most well-liked a deal sooner somewhat than later, whereas the Kings sought a player-for-player swap in return. D’Amico famous curiosity from groups together with the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Carolina Hurricanes.

“Sources point out that Phil Danault has requested for a tradein LA. His camp hopes a deal will get performed earlier than later; previous to the Commerce Freeze. Kings are keen to attend it out, on the lookout for a player-for-player commerce. MTL, NJD and CAR are a number of the groups to kicked tires there,” D’Amico posted on X.

In response, Phillip Danault’s agent, Allan Walsh, criticized D’Amico on X (previously referred to as Twitter), calling the reporting “shameful consideration in search of” and noting that the reporter had not contacted him for affirmation.

“You by no means bothered to verify with me. Shameful consideration in search of reporting. #NotAnInsider,” Walsh wrote.

Although Walsh didn’t outright deny the commerce request itself, he targeted on the shortage of diligence in sourcing the story. Danault is at the moment signed to a six-year, $33 million contract, making him an unrestricted free agent on the finish of the 2026-27 season.

How has Phillip Danault fared this season?

Phillip Danault has struggled offensively this season, scoring zero objectives and 5 assists in 30 video games. There was commerce hypothesis since early December, with the Kings exploring choices for the 32-year-old, who carries a $5.5M cap hit via subsequent season.

A reunion with Montreal has been a well-liked rumor because of his historical past there and the Habs’ want for heart depth. Drafted No. 26 total by the Chicago Blackhawks within the 2011 NHL Draft, Phillip Danault is in his twelfth season within the league.

He has been with the Kings for the final 5 seasons whereas additionally spending six seasons with the Canadiens and two with the Blackhawks. The 32-year-old veteran has amassed 399 profession factors via 125 objectives and 274 assists in 741 video games.