Player Discussion David Perron (D) 2 years / 4M AAV

[jbeck5]

I think putting Perron on Stu and Brady's line could be good. Not a great skater at this point, but he's still good defensively and can score if he's given talented linemates.

Like Varada was to Bonk-Hossa? (Not the scoring) But just being a physical defensive presence that can allow the other 2 to go up ice for offense from time to time?

 

[bicboi64]

Nothing but positive prayers to the Perron family, c'mon baby Elizabeth, you got this

https://x.com/i/web/status/1857472052006985983

 

[Larionov]

I'm so happy that the health update on the Perron family's baby is positive.

Having said that, let's be honest - this probably wasn't a great signing. Perron is showing all the signs of aged based regression out there. His skating has slowed down, he isn't as physical as he once was, and his hands have abandoned him. Frankly, I think "veteran leadership" is overrated. We need guys who can score and keep up in this league. Right now, that doesn't look like him.

 

[Loach]

I'm so happy that the health update on the Perron family's baby is positive.

Having said that, let's be honest - this probably wasn't a great signing. Perron is showing all the signs of aged based regression out there. His skating has slowed down, he isn't as physical as he once was, and his hands have abandoned him. Frankly, I think "veteran leadership" is overrated. We need guys who can score and keep up in this league. Right now, that doesn't look like him.

His heart is someplace else right now.

 

[jbeck5]

His heart is someplace else right now.

So are his legs. They've been someplace else for a couple years now.

My Detroit friends warned me. Good 4th liner for the next year or two but if he's playing a big role in your top 9 you're probably not a playoff team.

Happy we signed him for a couple years to be in our top 9 lol

 

[Loach]

So are his legs. They've been someplace else for a couple years now.

My Detroit friends warned me. Good 4th liner for the next year or two but if he's playing a big role in your top 9 you're probably not a playoff team.

Happy we signed him for a couple years to be in our top 9 lol

Eeew....you have Detroit friends. Gross.

 

[LuckyPierre]

I know it wasn’t by design, but the absence of Noah Gregor coupled with the addition of an admittedly rusty David Perron has been a real problem for this squad.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I know it wasn’t by design, but the absence of Noah Gregor coupled with the addition of an admittedly rusty David Perron has been a real problem for this squad.

It just sucked that they specifically faced 2 speedy teams when it happened.

 

[JungleBeat]

Unfortunately looks like I was right once again.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Unfortunately looks like I was right once again.

A lot of us thought this was a bad signing, myself included. You just happened to want to shit on him when his kid was sick.

 

[slamigo]

Perron and Cousins have both not worked out. There are many reasons why and I don't want to crap on either player, but by any objective metric, these signings have been terrible.

 

[ottawah]

30 even strength points last year with most common linemates (5v5) Raymond and Larkin. 36 years old with 4 straight years of declining production.

Not sure what this buys us ......

I guess my question was answered .....

I'm no great prognosticator, just this signing seemed weak from the get go.