Red Wings Acquire David Perron from Sens

Detroit reacquires veteran forward in conditional trade ahead of NHL deadline

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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On the eve of the NHL trade deadline, the Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick. Perron previously played for the Red Wings from 2022-2024, posting 103 points in 158 games during that span.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are looking to bolster their roster ahead of the playoffs, and the addition of the experienced Perron could provide a valuable veteran presence and scoring touch to the lineup. However, the trade is conditional on Perron's health, as he has not played since January 20.

The details

In the trade, the Red Wings will only have to surrender the 2026 fourth-round pick if Perron is able to play in either the regular season or playoffs. Perron, now 37 years old, was a steady leader for the rebuilding Red Wings during his previous stint with the team from 2022-2024, recording 41 goals and 62 assists over 158 games.

  • The NHL trade deadline is set for 3:00 PM ET on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • Perron has not played since January 20, 2026.

The players

Steve Yzerman

General manager of the Detroit Red Wings.

David Perron

A 37-year-old veteran forward who previously played for the Red Wings from 2022-2024.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This trade represents a low-risk, high-reward move for the Red Wings as they look to bolster their roster for a playoff push. If Perron is able to return to the ice, he could provide valuable veteran leadership and scoring depth. However, the conditional nature of the deal protects the Red Wings if Perron is unable to play due to his recent injury.