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

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.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:37 PM
Stars sign David Peron, 38, to one-year contract
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars signed forward David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday.
  • Perron, 38, enters his 20th NHL season and will play for his eighth franchise.
  • He recorded 28 points in 65 games last season split between the Senators and Red Wings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Stars signed 38-year-old forward David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday. Stars general manager Jim Nill expressed excitement about bringing Perron's veteran leadership, competitive mindset, and skill set to the roster in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup. The upcoming campaign will mark Perron's 20th NHL season and Dallas will be his eighth franchise.

Last season, Perron recorded 28 points on 13 goals and 15 assists across 65 games split between the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings. A former Stanley Cup champion with the St. Louis Blues, the 2007 first-round draft pick has amassed 812 points in 1,239 career games across seven previous NHL teams.

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