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Stars sign David Perron, 38, to one-year contract

By Thomson Reuters Oct 16, 2026 | 11:50 AM

By Field Level Media

Oct 16 (Field Level Media) – The Dallas Stars signed forward David Perron to ​a one-year, $850,000 contract on ‌Friday.

Perron, 38, will be playing in his 20th NHL season with his eighth team.

He totaled 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) ‌in ​65 games last ⁠season split with the ⁠Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings.

“We are excited to welcome David and his family to the ​Stars organization,” general manager Jim Nill said. “He brings a competitive ⁠mindset and a proven ⁠ability to perform in ​big moments. We believe his veteran leadership ​and skill set will be ‌a valuable addition to our group as we continue to build toward our goal of winning a ⁠Stanley Cup.”

A Stanley Cup champion with the St. Louis Blues, Perron has totaled 812 ⁠points (332 ‌goals, 480 assists) in ⁠1,239 career games with the ​Blues, ‌Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, ​Anaheim Ducks, ⁠Vegas Golden Knights, Red Wings and Senators. He was selected by St. Louis with the 26th overall pick of the 2007 NHL Draft.

(–Field ​Level Media)