David Perron signs two-year deal with Senators
Shortly after acquiring Nick Jensen, the Senators signed their first free agent of the day. Signing forward David Perron through the end of the 2025-26 season gave the Senators a one-time upgrade to their offence with the addition of a seasoned, productive 17-year veteran to the league.
In his final season with the Red Wings, Perron played 76 regular season games, recording 17 goals and 30 assists for 47 points. In 1,131 career games, Perron has 310 goals and 458 assists for 768 points. Drafted 26e Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Perron has played his NHL career with St. Louis, Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Vegas and Detroit. The Sherbrooke, Que., native also gives the Senators playoff experience, having scored 24 goals and 37 assists for 61 points in 104 career games.
Perron has a winning track record for the Senators, having won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. During the 2019-20 season, Perron was selected to the Metropolitan Division team at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.
The contract will keep Perron with the Senators through the 2025-26 season, providing the Senators with leadership and a nice scoring edge on the wing.
