# Kings' Danault Trade Scrutinized as Montreal Thrives

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Podcast: [Los Angeles Kings News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-kings-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7541712)
Published: 2026-05-23T23:00:31+00:00
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## Resource

Phillip Danaults trade from the Los Angeles Kings to the Montreal Canadiens has raised questions about the Kings decision, as Montreal reached the playoffs while LA struggled. Danaults defensive skills, faceoff wins, and postseason reliability are highly valued, making his loss a significant blow to the Kings center position. The Kings have been focusing on younger players, but Danaults success with Montreal has put the spotlight on the trade and the need for a consistent center presence. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89d015dd44e6fb96

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