19-Year Veteran Forward Signs with the Senators
Following a 2023-24 season, which saw the Detroit Red Wings narrowly miss out on ending their seven-year playoff drought, 19-year veteran forward David Perron played a major part in providing scoring depth and bringing a veteran mentorship to a young squad that had found themselves on the rise last season. Despite being 35 years old, Perron showed no sign of slowing down with the Red Wings, as he recorded 41 goals, 62 assists, and 103 points in his two past seasons with Detroit. Entering free agency, Perron was a highly coveted veteran player that multiple teams had been rumored to be interested in signing the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion. Now, the Ottawa Senators have signed Perron to a two-year deal for four million.
Perron started his career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in 2007 and spent one season with the Lewiston Maineiacs. After leading the Maineiacs in goals with 39 and 83 points in 70 games played, Perron would be drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Perron would spend his first six seasons with the Blues, where he continued to showcase his offensive firepower and ability to make defenses second guess themselves. In his career, he has spent time with the Blues, Oilers, Penguins, Ducks, Golden Knights, and Red Wings. Perron has recorded 310 career goals, 458 assists, 768 points, and 84 powerplay goals in 1,131 games played.
Renowned for his deft touch, ability to create opportunities, and goal-scoring ability, Perron offers a plethora of experience to the Senators. He has continuously contributed offensively throughout his NHL career and has shown that he is a dependable player in any circumstance. He is a great addition to any team because of his capacity to create scoring opportunities and open doors for his teammates. Perron, who is 35 years old, is still at the peak of his game and has the abilities and instincts to contribute right away on the ice. Because of his versatility, he can play a variety of positions in the lineup, giving the Senators depth and flexibility in their forward group.
