Chicago Blackhawks‘ 1st round pick in the 2011 draft (#26 overall) 2nd year center Phillip Danault(18) is showing steady points increase in his sophomore season with affiliate Rockford IceHogs much like he did through four campaigns in the QMJHL while mostly serving as captain for hometown team Victoriaville Tigres.
In his rookie season he had a respectable 6 goals and 20 assists as a youngster.
In 2014/2015 he recorded a career high 13 goals, 25 assists for 38 points and a +20 rating in 70 AHL games.
He played 72 in his first year but was also recalled to make his NHL debut for a couple of contests before being reassigned back to the farm club.
The 6′ 195 lbs. forward currently leads his team in Calder Cup Playoff scoring with 2 goals and 2 assists as they dispatched their first round opponent in three straight to advance.
As just a 22-year old the forward skates has already been in four training camps and appeared in 12 minor league games in 2012 and 2013.
He skates with a lot of gusto and is considered a hard worker on and off ice leader that should show continued growth and may even help his squad to a championship.