A few years ago, Phillip Danault asked for power play time. In his last years in Montreal, he often asked for more offensive responsibilities.
Upon signing in Los Angeles, he claimed he did so because he was promised more opportunities to produce offensively. Clearly, it was a priority for him on the sidelines of his new contract.
And since he arrived in Los Angeles, he has lived up to expectations.
In addition to being the center responsible defensively that we know, he really began to fill the net like he had never done before. He is down to 26 goals since the start of the season.
Former #Habs centre Phillip Danault has scored his 26th goal of season tonight for Kings, doubling his previous career high for goals. Nice to see good things happen to good people #HabsIO
– Stu Cowan (@ StuCowan1) April 22, 2022
He has scored in his last five games.
But above all, when we look at his career figures, we realize that twice, he had scored 13 goals, but no more. There, he has just doubled his best production in a single season.
He probably would have done better in 2019-20 with 11 more games (games canceled due to COVID-19), but he wouldn’t have gone from 13 to 26. He’s dominant like never before.
And it’s not joking when I say like never. Even in junior, Victoriaville and Moncton, he never scored 26 goals in a season. He has two 23-goal campaigns.
And even if there are a few fewer games in the Q, we are still talking regarding a significant increase at the NHL level. When you look at the player he has always been, his 26 goals in Los Angeles represent an exceptional increase.
I would like to draw a conclusion on the Canadian, the fact that he was there, that the money was given to Brendan Gallagher instead and making connections with the fact that he is Quebecois, but you know the refrain .
A lot of
– I really like the idea.
Patrick Roy proposes that an ovation be offered to Guy Lafleur this evening in all the amphitheaters in Quebec rather than a minute of silence in order to celebrate the greatness of his work.
– Kevin Dubé (@KDubeJDQ) April 22, 2022
– It would be good.
The Mayor of Thurso indicates that a resolution will be made to ask the government to rename Autoroute 50 “Autoroute Guy-Lafleur”.
— Sebastien Goulet (@SebGouletTVAS) April 22, 2022
– Hockey greats honor Guy Lafleur.
So sad to learn of the passing of the legendary Guy Lafleur. He was one of my heroes growing up. I always pretended to be him when I played street hockey. A true legend of the game. My sincere condolences to the Lafleur family. pic.twitter.com/VNLfJ8kCOl
— Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) April 22, 2022
« Nous avons perdu deux légendes du hockey cette semaine. C'est un honneur d'avoir joué avec vous. Mes pensées et mes prières sont avec leurs familles. » – 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐳𝐤𝐲 pic.twitter.com/Uq1Q3fIdsk
— Radio-Canada Sports (@RC_Sports) April 22, 2022
– Beau message.
I had the chance to meet Guy Lafleur during my years at @CanadiensMTL Truly a loving man, sympathetic, affable and generous. One day he came by the office while I was away and left me this bottle. She will be cherished forever. RIP Guy and thank you! pic.twitter.com/BQA1qhE4YT
— Paul Wilson (@prpwilson) April 22, 2022
– If he scores tonight, it will be magic.
“I’m going to wear number 10 with a lot of pride tonight. – Jean-Sébastien Dea who has worn Guy Lafleur’s famous number 10 in Laval since the start of the season.
— Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) April 22, 2022
– Clearly.
Death of Guy Lafleur: hard to accept for his former teammates https://t.co/zfXS4T6IaB
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 22, 2022
– Words that break your heart.
Guy Lafleur’s sister, Lise, told us regarding the last days, the last minutes and some of the last words of her brother. ➡️ https://t.co/4WEz91rBud pic.twitter.com/GDoWxfvMhL
— 91.9 Sports (@919sports) April 22, 2022
– So sad in hindsight.
Back in December 2014, this was Guy Lafleur paying his respect to le Gros Bill, Jean Béliveau.
It’s now your turn to rest in peace, Guy, le Démon Blond… ????#GoHabsGo #Habs #Canadiens #CH #GHG pic.twitter.com/bHuUlBxnuK
— Cheering The Logo ???? ???? ???? (@CheeringTheLogo) April 22, 2022
