In a recent NHL trade, David Perron has been acquired by the Detroit Red Wings from the Ottawa Senators. The exchange occurred on Thursday and involved a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Details of the Trade
- Player Traded: David Perron
- To: Detroit Red Wings
- From: Ottawa Senators
- Trade Date: Thursday
- Pick Received: Conditional fourth-round pick (2026)
David Perron’s Profile
David Perron, a 37-year-old forward, is now in the second year of his two-year, $8 million contract with the Senators. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. During the current campaign, Perron has registered 25 points, comprising 10 goals and 15 assists across 49 games.
Previous Stints with the Red Wings
This move marks Perron’s return to the Red Wings, where he previously played during the 2022-23 season. In that year, he amassed 56 points, with 24 goals and 32 assists in 82 games. Similarly, in the following season, he contributed 47 points, including 17 goals and 30 assists.
Career Highlights
Perron was drafted in the first round, as the 26th overall pick, by the St. Louis Blues in the 2007 NHL Draft. He has had an extensive NHL career, playing for several teams including the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Senators. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 809 points, with a total of 329 goals and 480 assists in 1,223 regular-season games. In playoff action, he has secured 64 points, featuring 26 goals and 38 assists in 110 games, and notably won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.
Current Standings
The Red Wings have a record of 35-20-7 and are positioned third in the Atlantic Division. They aim to reach the postseason for the first time since the 2015-16 season. In contrast, the Senators hold a record of 29-22-9, placing them sixth in the Atlantic, just six points behind the Boston Bruins for the Eastern Conference’s second wild card.
