Red Wings Reacquire David Perron from Senators

The Detroit Red Wings have reacquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the team announced Thursday. NHL.com

Perron’s Return to Detroit

This marks Perron’s second stint with the Red Wings, having previously played for the team during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. He registered 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists) in 82 games in 2022-23 and 47 points (17 goals, 30 assists) in 2023-24 before signing with Ottawa. NHL.com

Season Performance and Contract

The 37-year-vintage forward has 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 49 games this season for the Senators. He is in the final year of a two-year, $8 million contract ($4 million average annual value) and will become an unrestricted free agent after the season. NHL.com

Red Wings Playoff Push

The Red Wings (35-20-7) currently hold the third position in the Atlantic Division and are striving to qualify for the postseason for the first time since the 2015-16 season. They trail the Tampa Bay Lightning by three points for the division lead and are four points ahead of the Boston Bruins for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot. ESPN

Perron’s NHL Career

Selected by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2007 NHL Draft, Perron has amassed 809 points (329 goals, 480 assists) in 1,223 regular-season games with several teams, including the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, Red Wings and Senators. He also has 64 points (26 goals, 38 assists) in 110 Stanley Cup Playoff games, winning the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019. NHL.com

Recent Transactions

In a separate transaction, Corey Perry was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning by the Los Angeles Kings. NHL.com

Upcoming Game

Detroit will host the Florida Panthers on Friday. NHL.com