Stars Reportedly Sign David Perron to One-Year Deal
Dallas is set to add veteran winger David Perron on a one-year contract worth a pro-rated $850,000, the league minimum, according to reports. The deal would mark Perron’s 20th NHL season and give the Stars another forward as they deal with injuries and a slow scoring start. Perron, 38, recorded 13 goals and 28 points in 65 games last season with Ottawa and Detroit.
Dallas is reportedly adding David Perron on a one-year contract at the prorated league-minimum rate of $850,000. At 38, he is set for a 20th NHL campaign, having spent last season with Ottawa and Detroit, where he produced 13 goals and 28 points across 65 appearances.
Perron’s career includes 332 goals and 812 points in 1,239 games, plus a 2019 Stanley Cup with St. Louis. Dallas, off to a 3-3-1 start and missing Matt Duchene for three months, would be his eighth NHL organization.
The signing may matter most to Stars fans and the Dallas hockey market, offering hope that an experienced veteran can stabilize a struggling forward group. It could also resonate with older workers and athletes as a late-career opportunity, while giving NHL free agents evidence that short, low-cost deals can still extend careers. Its broader social impact is likely limited, mostly shaping local fan engagement and media conversation.