Senators sign forward David Perron to two-year contract

Detroit Red Wings left wing David Perron (57) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

The Ottawa Senators have signed veteran forward David Perron to a two-year, $8 million contract, the team announced Monday.

Perron spent the past two years with the Detroit Red Wings and had 47 points (17 goals and 30 assists) in 76 games this season.

The 36-year-old from Sherbrooke, Que., was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in 2007.

He has played 1,131 regular-season games with 768 points (310 goals and 458 assists) over 17 seasons with the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights and Red Wings.

Perron captured the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.

July 1, 2024

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David Perron
Left Wing
AGE: 37
SIGNED BY
Ottawa Senators
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$4 million
TOTAL
$8 million

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