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Red Wings add veteran F David Perron from Senators for draft pick
- Yesterday, the Detroit Red Wings reacquired left wing David Perron from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick, completing the trade on the eve of the NHL trade deadline.
- Amid deadline roster needs, Detroit pursued veteran help after Ottawa offered two years at $4 million AAV, surpassing the Wings' one-year extension attempt.
- Through 49 games this season Perron had 10 goals and 15 assists before last played on Jan. 20, and is on injured reserve following sports-hernia surgery.
- The Red Wings added Perron to boost scoring depth and leadership, gaining a veteran who can provide secondary scoring, grit, and locker-room leadership, while Ottawa received a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick for Perron, who is expected to join Detroit when cleared to play.
- Perron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and is in the final year of a two-year, $8 million contract, with PuckPedia projecting $55.432 million in deadline cap space.
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Perron can ‘drag others into the fight’ in Red Wings’ playoff chase
DETROIT – David Perron figures to provide secondary scoring for the Detroit Red Wings, help on the power play, add grit and a physical presence. His influence off the ice is also important for a fairly young team in a playoff chase.
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The Macomb DailyRed Wings reacquire veteran forward David Perron
By Ansar Khan, Tribune News Service The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday reacquired left wing David Perron from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft. Related Articles Hertl scores in OT to cap Vegas rally in 4-3 victory over Red Wings Red Wings seeking second-pair defenseman; here are nine trade possibilities DeBrincat, Raymond each have goal, assist and Red Wings …
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