Hurricanes Offered this Forward for Danault, per Insider

Hurricanes Offered this Forward for Danault, per Insider

The Carolina Hurricanes turned out to be one of the teams in on former LA Kings forward Phillip Danault. With trade rumors swirling around the 32-year-old center, the Kings shipped Danault to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round pick.The move came hours before the NHL’s Christmas trade freeze. But before the Canadiens could set up a reunion with Danault, the Hurricanes made their pitch. According to insider David Pagnotta, Carolina offered …

Hurricanes Aimed to Trade Kotkaniemi for Danault Amid Concerns

The Carolina Hurricanes attempted to trade Jesperi Kotkaniemi to the Los Angeles Kings for Phillip Danault, according to a report. Discussions took place before Danault was eventually dealt to the Montreal Canadiens. The Kings showed hesitation towards Kotkaniemi mainly due to the five years left on his contract, which would significantly increase their future costs. Despite their current underwhelming performances, both players have similar off…

Hurricanes Reportedly Tried To Swap Kotkaniemi For Danault

In a recent episode of Oilersnation Everyday, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported on a recent trade that didn’t go through. Pagnotta suggested that before ultimately dealing him to the Montreal Canadiens, the Los Angeles Kings had conversations regarding Phillip Danault with the Carolina Hurricanes. Even more fascinating about Pagnotta’s report is that the Hurricanes wanted to include former third-overall pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi in the p…