Red Wings Reunite with Perron, Boost Playoff Push

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Detroit Red Wings made a smart move at the trade deadline by bringing back forward David Paran for just the conditional fourth round pick. He's a familiar face who boosts team culture and brings proven scoring touch from his earlier time with the club. Paran has been out since January 20, due to hernia surgery, so the plan is to ease him back slowly. Start him in the bottom six, with about 10 to 12 minutes of ice time per game, to build up speed over a couple of matches. Coaches see him fitting best on Michael Rasmussen's wing initially, where their past stats show strong results in goals and high-danger chances pair him with speedy options like Emmett Finney or Mason Appleton on the other side to match his style. On special teams, Paran slots into the second power play unit at the net front, using his vision and puck skills to create plays. This setup lets him rotate and contribute like top units do. As the team chases a playoff spot with stars like Dylan Mark and Returning,

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