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He won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.
15 Interesting Facts About David Perron
David Perron is a Stanley Cup champion and veteran NHL winger recognized for his offensive skill, high competitiveness, and multi-team career.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#57
Status
Active
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He was selected 26th overall in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues.
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He recorded a career-high 66 points during the inaugural season of the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017–18.
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He was chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft after being left unprotected by St. Louis.
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He was selected to participate in the 2020 NHL All-Star Game after winning the 'Last Man In' fan vote.
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He scored his first career NHL goal against the Chicago Blackhawks on November 3, 2007.
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He played junior hockey for the Lewiston Maineiacs, leading them to a President's Cup title in 2007.
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He suffered a severe concussion from an elbow to the temple in November 2010 that sidelined him for 13 months.
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He scored his first regular-season NHL hat trick against the Vancouver Canucks on November 10, 2009.
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He became the fifth youngest skater in St. Louis Blues history at 19 years and 137 days old when making his NHL debut.
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He changed his jersey number from 39 to 57 in Pittsburgh and offered free replacement jerseys to the first 57 fans who brought back their old ones.
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He achieved four major career milestones in a single game on May 3, 2021, including reaching his 900th NHL game and 600th point.
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He established a charity hockey tournament in Brompton, Quebec, to provide role models for young players.
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He was twice overlooked in the QMJHL midget draft before being selected in 2006.
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He was helped by head coach Andy Murray to open his first bank account and credit card due to language barriers when joining the NHL.
About David Perron
David Perron is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger known for his offensive creativity and grit throughout a long NHL career. Originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2007 NHL Draft, he spent three separate stints with the franchise, highlighted by winning the Stanley Cup in 2019. Over his career, he has surpassed 1,200 regular season games while playing for teams including the Blues, Oilers, Penguins, Ducks, Golden Knights, Red Wings, and Senators.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2019
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NHL All-Star Game
2020
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NHL YoungStars Game
2008
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President's Cup Champion (QMJHL)
2007
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about David Perron.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 57
Status: Active
Age: 38 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Sherbrooke, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 332
Assists: 480
Points: 812
Teams: 7
Drafted: 2007
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
St. Louis Blues Edmonton Oilers Pittsburgh Penguins Anaheim Ducks Vegas Golden Knights Detroit Red Wings Ottawa Senators
David Perron plays for 7 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2007.