Kings sign C Phillip Danault to six-year deal

The Los Angeles Kings have signed free agent center and former first-round pick Phillip Danault to a six-year, $33 million contract.

Danault, 28, is fresh off leading the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final. He led all forwards in shorthanded time on ice and faceoff wins during the playoffs. He finished sixth in Selke Trophy voting this past season.

Former Vancouver blueliner Alexander Edler also joined the King