Dany Heatley was one of the great players in Ottawa Senators franchise history, and now he will be rejoining the team this Thursday against the Red Wings. To Ottawa Senators fans, this isn't the return of the prodigal son; this is a case of the problem child coming back. The final notable moment of Dany Heatley at the Canadian Tire Centre was decidedly unfavorable. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/SunGarrioch/status/1863624205167739170'> </a></blockquote></div> On December 2, 2010, supporters threw his jersey onto the ice, shouted derogatory remarks asserting that he sucks, and one individual even displayed a sign stating, Even (Alexei) Yashin thinks you're a jerk. That moment came about 15 months after Heatley, a two-time 50-goal man with the Senators, requested a trade. He ended up being dealt to the San Jose Sharks on Sept. 12, 2009. Heatley may have left Ottawa, but the bitter taste of his exit has remained fresh in the collective minds. More than a decade later, 43-year-old Heatley will return to what he once called his home arena for a Pizza Line Reunion with alumni teammates Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ian_mendes/status/1862251906891927586'> </a></blockquote></div> <a href='https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/is-ottawa-ready-for-the-return-of-former-senators-winger-dany-heatley/ar-AA1v8geO' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>He will be honored in a game Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings</a>. The situation with Heatley, though significant time has passed and some of the bitterness has worn off, is still sensitive. The reception for him from those attending has been mostly positive, as they celebrate one of the more influential forward lines in franchise history. However, the circumstances of how he left Ottawa have led to some longtime resentment for many. Of course, the trade request from Heatley was a very specific and painful chapter for the Senators organization. When Alfredsson moved to Detroit in 2013 as a free agent, the move was disappointing. However, it did nothing to tarnish his vaunted status with the fans. Similarly, Spezza's 2014 trade to Dallas didn't raise the same dander. The case of Heatley's departure differed, carrying with it an importance that dissatisfied the fans and management alike. It will be very interesting to see how the fans react in Ottawa to Heatley's arrival this Thursday...stay tuned!