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So lucky to have her for the rest of my life ❤️. oraphotographie https://t.co/vahwhcZpD6 — Phillip Danault (@phildanault) July 22, 2018

“We saw each other every day for two years,” Danault said about them living in the same building before dating after they got engaged before training camp two seasons ago. “It was destiny a bit.”

Danault posted 8-17-25 totals in 52 games last season, missing time after suffering a concussion during a game against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 13 when he was hit in the head by a Zdeno Chara slapshot. Danault became a restricted free agent on July 1 after completing a two-year, US$1.825-million contract.

“It was close to marriage, but it’s done now,” Danault said during a conference call the day after signing his new contract. “I am very happy to be here for three more years. I like Montreal.

“I know I have another level in my game, that’s for sure,” he added. “I train a lot and I feel very good … I’m a versatile player, so I know I can play everywhere. It’s one of my strengths. I will continue to do that and try to be even better. I want to be better offensively and defensively. I have not yet had the opportunity to play on the power play in Montreal, so that’s something I’d like to do.”

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