David Perron

[mojo122 535]

Sweet! Now bring his pro curve to retail for me :)

[HugeDeal 0]

20K video featuring Mr. Perron

[chikinpotpie 137]

The Perron fringe scarf is going to be off the chain!!!

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

Haha, I know, right?

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

I've held onto this tidbit for a few weeks now, but might as well let it out of the bag -

The Reebok Pattern P40 is now the Perron. He is "sharing" it with Hedman for 2013; I think it's a situation in which the Ai.9 is a continuing product and those P40s already have Hedman's name on it.

Certainly a huge milestone, and one that really appeals to our core demographic.

[camhockey16 5]

because im sure someone is going to ask - im guessing the p40 isn't his "real" curve but is vaguely similar?

still cool news for him though!

[cemetery 14]

because im sure someone is going to ask - im guessing the p40 isn't his "real" curve but is vaguely similar?

still cool news for him though!

Perron's pro curve is a RH clone of Kovalev's pro curve.

[flaming_june 2]

Did you guys see his tweet?

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

Yep - we were at WF last year when he texted me to tell me he was playing that Sat night. We got back to the hotel after the skate and caught the highlight of the goal.

[Judge Smails 4]

and we're back to hockey - 5,500 fans at the open practice today at Scottrade Center

Edited January 14, 2013 by Judge Smails

[jason37 2]

he's going off in Dallas right now

[chippa13 1844]

Figures he does it in a game I don't play him.

[Judge Smails 4]

updating this thread, David and the team have been struggling recently to put the puck in the net. he was stopped by Khabibulin on a breakaway last night. Many openly wondering if a roster shake up is coming. He's been playing with Sobotka and Tarasenko (another incredible young talent). Time for David and other young vets to step it up.

[Judge Smails 4]

rumors abound on Twitter that St. Louis and Columbus talking about a trade involving Perron

1. Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 11m

   Do not know what #CBJ would be parting w to acquire Perron, but #STLBlues do not own a first-round draft pick. #CBJ has three.

   Details
2. Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 17m

   Should have included @DP_57 in that previous tweet.

   Details
3. Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 18m

   Told #CBJ have had talks with #STLBlues about a trade that would involve David Perron. #CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen will not comment.

[JoeyJ0506 192]

Traded to Edmonton for Magnus Paajarvi and a 2014 Second Round Draft Pick

[Zjack38 46]

This is going to make Edmonton even better than they already are.

[bolt91 31]

Good move by MacT

[chippa13 1844]

He struggled last season and tumbled down the depth chart. Hopefully, he can rebound with the change of scenery.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I've read a lot of people (on facebook and tsn forum) saying the trade is bad b/c David has "Concussion problems"

I know the Thorton hit had him out for a long time, but he never had another one, did he??

[iceman8310 105]

I think this is good for both teams. I like Paajarvi. Not really sold on Perron.

[Judge Smails 4]

we'll miss you David, good luck in Edmonton. A lot of skill up there. I still need to get him to sign my game used jersey (the concussion jersey) from 2010.

[Chadd 916]

Wow, this has the potential to be huge for Edmonton and a great opportunity for David. He will be one of the older, and more experienced, forwards on the roster. There are also some very skilled centers that can get him the puck, something he didn't always have on his line in St Louis. I also expect the Oilers to put him in an offensive role from day one and not expect him to be a checker as much as a scorer.

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

I'm 50/50 on this one. As a Blues fan, DP always had potential to make a big play of score a big goal, but held on to the puck too long trying to do too much. Seems the consensus is Edm got the better of this deal. What can StL expect from Paajarvi? I'm not overly familiar with him.

[stick9 890]

Saw this as it broke earlier but held off on posting. Great opportunity for David to play with some highly skilled forwards. Could be good for both David and the Oil.

[Cavs019 708]

MPS has always shown flashes of skill but couldn't really put it together in Edmonton. He's an incredible skater and solid in his own end, but he always seemed like the odd man out amongst their high picks, especially with Gagner finally coming into his own to some degree. I think a change of scenery will do wonders for these guys especially given the systems they are going to. Edmonton seems to run a pretty wide open offensive system which will be a great canvas for a creative player like DP57 to draw on, and at the same time, I think MPS will thrive under the more structured, defense first Hitchcock style of play.