What Happened
David Perron intends to continue his NHL career with the Dallas Stars, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The 38-year-old forward is an unrestricted free agent and would be joining his eighth NHL franchise. Perron split last season between the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings, finishing with 13 goals and 28 points in 65 games.
Key Details
- Perron, 38, is an unrestricted free agent.
- He has 1,239 NHL games, 332 goals and 812 points.
- St. Louis drafted him 26th overall in 2007.
- He won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.
- Last season he had 13 goals and 28 points in 65 games.
- Dallas would be his eighth NHL team.
What It Means
Perron would add a veteran, Cup-winning presence to a Dallas roster that has been a consistent contender in the Western Conference. At 38, he is no longer a top-line producer, but his experience across eight organizations and 1,239 games gives the Stars another option in the bottom six. The move would extend one of the longer active careers in the league.
What's Next
Perron's contract with Dallas has not been announced by the team, and terms were not reported. An official signing would make the deal formal ahead of his 20th NHL season.