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Red Wings players were excited to hear about a popular teammate returning to the organization.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider provided his thoughts on the return of David Perron to the Motor City.
DETROIT – David Perron figures to provide secondary scoring for the Detroit Red Wings, help on the power play, add grit and a physical presence. His influence off the ice is also important for a fairly young team in a playoff chase.
Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman rewarded the roster with two more established, playoff-tested veterans.
Detroit parted with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick to swing the deal for David Perron, who spent two previous seasons with the Red Wings.
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have acquired a conditional draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings in the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange for veteran winger David Perron. If Perron plays in a game before the end of the regular season or during the playoffs,