Phillip Danault has requested a trade out of LA

According to multiple online reports, veteran forward Philip Danault has requested a trade from the Los Angeles Kings.

The NHL's annual roster freeze goes from December 20th until the 27th and Danault is reportedly hopeful to be moved before then. The Kings though are willing to be patient and wait for the right offer.

The 32 year old Danault is in year 5 of a 6 year deal that pays him $5.5 million per season. He has just five assists through 29 games with the Kings this season.