Forward David Perron is signing up for a 20th NHL season after reaching a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars.
Perron, 38, didn't get signed during the offseason but now is joining his eighth NHL team on a one-year, $850,000 contract.
The Stars were in need of scoring depth at forward after losing Matt Duchene for three months because of core muscle surgery.
"He brings a competitive mindset and a proven ability to perform in big moments," Stars general manager Jim Nill said of Perron. "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."
David Perron stats
Perron won a Stanley Cup in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues and went to the 2018 Final with the Vegas Golden
Knights. He has 332 goals, 480 assists and 812 points in 1,239 career regular season games. He also has 64 points in 110 playoff games.
He has had three stints with the Blues and two with the Detroit Red Wings. He also played for Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Anaheim and Ottawa.
Remaining unsigned free agents
Perron joins forward Michael Bunting (Philadelphia) and defenseman Carson Soucy (Columbus) as players who have signed since the opening day of the season.
Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrik Laine are among the prominent free agents who have yet to land a 2026-27 contract.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dallas Stars sign forward David Perron to one-year contract
