Danny developed a passion for hockey at the age of 5. It was with a lot of effort and sacrifice that he managed to make it his profession, and this, for several years. Whether at the NHL, AHL, KHL or in Europe, Danny had the chance to play against and with the best in the world.

While playing in the QMJHL, Danny established himself as one of the best defensemen in league history with 3 President Cups (1998, 1999 and 2002). Individually, he was named Most Valuable Player to his team in the 2002 playoffs (Guy Lafleur Trophy), Most Valuable Player to his team in the 2002 Memorial Cup Tournament (Stafford Smythe Trophy) as well as the best defenseman in the QMJHL in 2002 (Émile Bouchard Trophy). He remains to this day the most prolific defenseman in QMJHL history.

He then played for 13 seasons at the professional level, including two seasons in the KHL. In addition, he won the Calder Cup (AHL) with the Montreal Canadiens' farm club in 2007 as well as the AHL defenseman of the year in 2010 (Eddie Shore Trophy).

Years of experience as a professional: 14

Years of experience as a coach: 15

Having played all his minor hockey in Saint-Hubert on the South Shore of Montreal, Joël then played for 3 seasons with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in the QMJHL where he won several individual honors including the scoring championship (Jean Béliveau Trophy), most valuable player to his team (Michel Brière Trophy) and selection on the 1st all-star team of the Canadian Hockey League. All during the 2002-2003 season.

Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks, formerly called the Mighty Ducks in 2001, he played nearly 100 games in the National Hockey League with the Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks. His career would later take him to Europe where he would spend several years, including in Finland and Switzerland.

Since his retirement, he wants to share his knowledge and experiences acquired during his career.

Years of experience as a professional: 13

Years of experience as a coach: 16