{"id":885572,"date":"2026-10-17T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/885572\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T14:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:00:14","slug":"perron-signs-one-year-contract-with-stars-will-play-20th-nhl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/885572\/","title":{"rendered":"Perron signs one-year contract with Stars, will play 20th NHL season"},"content":{"rendered":"

“We watched him (Thursday),” Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said. “Obviously the veteran presence is there and his actual paly, just how good he is along the walls. He’s heavy and hard on pucks, he has a huge hockey IQ, he’s competitive and that’s the reason we got him.”<\/p>\n

Perron, who had been an unrestricted free agent since July 1, will be playing in his 20th NHL season.<\/p>\n

“We are excited to welcome David and his family to the Stars organization,” Stars 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.”<\/p>\n

Selected by the St. Louis Blues in the first round (No. 26) of the 2007 NHL Draft, Perron has 812 points (332 goals, 480 assists) in 1,239 regular-season games for the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, Red Wings and Senators, and 64 points (26 goals, 38 assists) in 110 Stanley Cup playoff games.<\/p>\n

The Stars (3-3-1) are currently without forward\u00a0Matt Duchene<\/a> for three months because of core muscle surgery.<\/p>\n

“A lot of experience, a smart player with a lot of skill,” Stars captain Jamie Benn said of Perron. “He gives us a little bit more of a scoring touch. I think it’s his 20th year, so leadership and experience. I played against him for a long time and he wasn’t so fun to play against. He’s got some grit to him, which is great. He’s going to be great for our hockey club.”<\/p>\n

Perron, who\u00a0won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019, will not be with the Stars for their game at the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; Prime Video, CHSN). because of visa issues.<\/p>\n

“He’ll have to skate a few times and get up to speed with us,” Gulutzan said. ” I’ve watched him play both sides, so he’s the epitome of a hockey player. He can play both wings and again, it’s that hockey IQ and competitiveness that’s the real benefit for us.”<\/p>\n

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