Follow Michael Whitaker On X [https://x.com/mwhitaker_89] With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline now less than 24 hours away, the Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings] have made their first move, and it involves a familiar face. The Red Wings have re-acquired veteran forward David Perron, who played for them from 2022 through 2024, from the Ottawa Senators. In return, they've sent Ottawa a conditional 2026 conditional fourth-round draft pick. However, he hasn't played since Jan. 20 after undergoing sports hernia surgery. His initial tentative timeline for a return to the ice was between five and seven weeks. Perron, one of the key elements in the Stanley Cup victory by the St. Louis Blues in 2019, signed a free-agent contract with Detroit in 2022 and instantly became one of the club's top veteran voices both on the ice and in the dressing room. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/] team site to stay connected to the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day]coverage, and player features [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/players]. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/90d465ff-6db4-4df7-bc71-54ad002e9436.webp] Following the 2023-24 season, Perron signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Senators and helped them reach the postseason, during which they put a scare into the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Perron scored twice and added an assist in the six-game series. A pending unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, Perron carries a $4 million salary cap hit and has scored 10 goals with 15 assists for the struggling Senators so far this season. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwnuDfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] favorites! Image [https://cdn.ramp-assets.playwire.com/1025444/76033/house_ads/file-1762367418209.jpg] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
