Red Wings Acquire Veteran Forward David Perron from Senators

Detroit reacquires Perron in exchange for conditional 2026 draft pick

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Perron, a 37-year-old with 19 years of NHL experience, previously played for the Red Wings from 2022-24, recording 103 points in 158 games. He has also won a Stanley Cup championship with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.

Why it matters

Perron's return to Detroit adds valuable experience and scoring depth to the Red Wings' roster as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The conditional draft pick is a low-risk move for Detroit to bring back a familiar face who has had success with the organization in the past.

The details

In 49 games with the Senators this season, Perron has tallied 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) and a plus-2 rating. Over his 19-year NHL career, the 6-foot, 202-pound forward has amassed 809 points (329 goals, 480 assists) and 859 penalty minutes in 1,223 regular-season games with several teams, including the Blues, Oilers, Penguins, Ducks, Golden Knights, and Red Wings.

  • Perron was originally selected by the St. Louis Blues in the first round (26th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He played for the Red Wings from 2022-24, recording 103 points in 158 games.
  • Perron won a Stanley Cup championship with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.

The players

David Perron

A 37-year-old forward with 19 years of NHL experience, including a previous stint with the Red Wings from 2022-24 where he recorded 103 points in 158 games. Perron has also won a Stanley Cup championship with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.

Detroit Red Wings

The NHL team that has acquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Ottawa Senators

The NHL team that has traded veteran forward David Perron to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome David Perron back to the Red Wings. His experience, skill, and leadership will be invaluable as we push for a playoff spot.”

— Steve Yzerman, General Manager, Detroit Red Wings (nhl.com)

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to integrate Perron into their lineup immediately as they make a late-season playoff push. The conditional nature of the fourth-round pick means the final terms of the trade could change depending on Perron's performance and the Red Wings' success.

The takeaway

This trade represents a low-risk, high-reward move for the Red Wings, who are bringing back a familiar face in Perron who has proven playoff experience and the ability to contribute offensively. Perron's veteran presence could provide a valuable boost to Detroit's roster as they aim to return to the postseason.