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Canadiens Off Season: 5 Free Agents to Avoid

By William Mccomb

Nov 11, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin speaks at a press conference before the game against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin speaks at a press conference before the game against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing David Perron (57) moves the puck in front of Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing David Perron (57) moves the puck in front of Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

5. LW/RW David Perron

2015-16 Team: Pittsburgh Penguins/Anaheim Ducks (73 GP-12 G-24 A-36 Pts)

2015-16 Cap Hit: $3.812 million

David Perron‘s first taste of Eastern Conference hockey did not go well. He totaled 86 games with the Penguins after they traded a 2015 1st round pick for him. He only managed 38 points for the Pens and was ultimately shipped off mid-season to Anaheim for another struggling winger in Carl Hagelin.

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Perron picked it up with Anaheim and showed the same type of production and consistency he showed in his first 7 seasons.

Perron just finished up a 4 year contract and is still just 28 years old. However, the Canadiens would be wise to pass on the veteran winger. Though Perron’s stretch run showed promise, a lot of Perron’s production came while playing with Ryan Getzlaf.

As far as potential contract, I’d envision him looking for a 1 or 2 year deal with a base salary of $3+ million. Although, it is certainly possible he could receive a 3 or 4 year deal based on his 20 game stretch in Anaheim.

Perron is an intriguing free agent option. He’s in his prime and has a strong track record of production. His fit with the Canadiens would be as a 2nd line scorer though his run with the Pens should be a warning sign that he may not fit the Eastern Conference.

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