Nashville announced a pro-rated contract to secure the return of its former captain ahead of Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. 

Fisher retired last summer but shocked some at the end of January when he announced his intentions to return to the NHL. 

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The 37-year-old center has been skating and working out in preparation of his return to Nashville. Last season, Fisher recorded 42 points across 72 games with the Preds.