Danault signed a three-year contract worth $3.083 million annually with the Canadiens on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

After scoring 13 goals and 40 points during the 2016-17 season, Danault scored just 25 points in an injury-shortened 2017-18 campaign. Now that Montreal has officially re-signed him, the 25-year-old forward should slot into a top-six role and look to produce another 30-plus points this season.

Danault is listed among 44 NHL players who filed for salary arbitration ahead of Thursday's deadline, according to NHLPA.com.

EDGE Analysis

Danault registered eight goals and 17 assists over 52 games last season. Unfortunately, a neck injury prevented him from appearing in the final 14 contests, and that reportedly can be used as evidence in an arbitration case. Danault's camp can continue to negotiate an extension until the scheduled date of his hearing which will fall between July 20 and Aug. 4.

Danault (neck) told reporters he was back to full health and training for next year, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Danault's neck injury kept him in the press box for the Habs' last 14 outings of the year, but it would appear he is ready to go for 2018-19. Unfortunately for the Quebec native, there will be no postseason for Montreal, otherwise he may have been able to return to action. If he can stay healthy, the center is capable of cracking the 40-point threshold, as he did in the 2016-17 campaign.

Danualt (neck) will not rejoin the lineup this season, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Danault's situation is complicated by the fact that he is dealing with concussion-like symptoms that appear to be stemming from a neck injury. Due to various problems, the center was limited to only 52 games this season, in which he tallied eight goals, 17 helpers and 94 shots. Prior to getting hurt, the center was averaging 16:35 of ice time -- nearly a minute more than his previous career-high. The 25-year-old will become a restricted free agent on July 1, but will almost certainly resign with Montreal, for whom he should be expected to take on a bigger role next year.

Danault's injury specifically concerns his neck; he is not dealing with a concussion, yet he could be suffering from complications stemming from his last concussion, John Lu of TSN.ca reports, citing Canadiens coach Claude Julien.

EDGE Analysis

Danault has experienced headaches and neck stiffness this month. thus prompting further evaluation. There's no clear timeline for his return, but we'd expect the Habs to take all the necessary precautions with the versatile forward who plays a 200-foot game.

Danault (face) won't play in Monday's game against Florida, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will mark the fifth game that Danault has been sidelined for as a result of his injury, and it seems likely Montreal is letting him regain full health before placing him back in the lineup. The next chance for the 25-year-old to return will be Wednesday against Pittsburgh, and Michael McCarron should continue to see ice time while Danault sits out.

Danault (face) is expected to be scratched from Saturday's road game against the Canadiens, allhabs.net reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Habs out of the playoff picture, there's no reason to rush a guy like Danault back into the fold before he's close to 100 percent. The crafty pivot isn't on injured reserve, though he's looking at his fourth straight absence.

Danault (face) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Penguins, Arpon Basu of The Athletic Montreal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Danault will miss a third straight contest Thursday, and the Canadiens have yet to provide any details regarding a potential timeline for his return to action. The 25-year-old pivot should be considered day-to-day until more is known about the severity of his injury.

Danault (face) will sit out again Tuesday against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Danault has yet to retake the ice since he was struck in the face by a stick late in Saturday's contest against the Stars. Outside of subbing Byron Froese in for Daniel Carr and Antti Niemi in goal rather than Charlie Lindgren, the Canadiens will roll with the same lineup as they did for Monday's matchup with the Blue Jackets. Danault's next opportunity to return arrives Thursday when the Habs host the Penguins.

Danault (face) is out for Monday's game against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Claude Julien said that Danault doesn't have a concussion, but since he is dealing with headache they are taking precautionary measures. The Canadiens play again Tuesday, but if they are truly being cautious it wouldn't be surprising to see the 25-year-old being held out once more.