A veteran forward has rejoined the team where he spent the past three seasons after signing a long-term deal, marking his immediate return to the franchise. Now playing for the club again just weeks into the campaign, he reflects on the unusual circumstances of his swift comeback. The player, who previously left the organization, had briefly joined another team before returning to familiar surroundings. Fans and analysts will be watching how his experience with the new team translates into performance with his former club.

Gudas, 36, signed a six-year contract with the Panthers on July 1, returning to a team he played for from 2020-23. Three games into the season, he's back in Anaheim. "Definitely a bit strange," Gudas ...