Red Wings acquire David Perron in trade with Senators

Detroit parted with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick to bring back the veteran forward.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick. Perron, who previously played for the Red Wings in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, is currently on injured reserve but will join the team as they push for a playoff spot.

Why it matters

Perron is a veteran forward who has won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues and can provide valuable experience and scoring depth to the Red Wings as they aim to end their nine-year playoff drought, the longest in franchise history.

The details

The Red Wings signed Perron as a free agent in 2022 to a two-year deal, but he left after that to sign another two-year contract with the Senators. Now in the second year of that deal, Perron has 10 goals and 25 points in 49 games this season. He last played on January 20th in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

  • The Red Wings acquired Perron in a trade on March 6, 2026.
  • Perron last played for the Senators on January 20, 2026.

The players

David Perron

A veteran forward who previously played for the Red Wings and won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.

Detroit Red Wings

An NHL team that is currently in third place in the Atlantic Division and looking to end their nine-year playoff drought, the longest in franchise history.

Ottawa Senators

The NHL team that traded David Perron to the Red Wings in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick.

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What’s next

When Perron is cleared to play, he'll join a Red Wings team that is currently in third place in the Atlantic Division and trying to reach the playoffs for the first time in nine years.

The takeaway

The acquisition of David Perron shows the Red Wings' commitment to improving their roster and ending their lengthy playoff drought. Perron's experience and scoring ability could be a valuable addition as Detroit pushes for the postseason.