Senators forward David Perron leaves team amid difficult family situation

David Perron will be out of the Ottawa Senators team following a troubling personal situation involving his wife, Vanessa.

Senators forward David Perron leaves team amid difficult family situation

David Perron (Image via theScore)

On Monday, ahead of the Ottawa Senators’ road trip to Utah, coach Travis Green announced that winger David Perron would be away from the team for personal reasons. It was later revealed that Perron and his family were going through a difficult time.

As per reports, Perron and his wife, Vanessa, are currently going through a difficult pregnancy procedure. The couple is currently in Toronto where Vanessa is set to undergo a procedure that involves their unborn child, Elizabeth Perron.

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Taking to her Instagram account, Vanessa revealed that their baby has a large congenital pulmonary airway malformation. This would require her to undergo a major open surgery at birth.

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Prayers. Elizabeth Perron. We decided her name on our way to get a procedure done in Toronto. I needed her to be real before risking to lose her. A couple weeks before at 30 weeks I found out she had a large congenital pulmonary airway malformation.

Vanessa Perron wrote on Instagram.

Im finally 37 weeks and that’s a big milestone for our little warrior. She will most likely need to go under for a major open surgery at birth. The risks are big. As a mother it is a nightmare to know you are about to give birth and also know what she will have to endure in order to give her a chance to live.

Vanessa Perron further wrote on X.

Given the current situation, it comes as no surprise as to why David Perron decided to leave his team. At the moment, it is unclear when he will return to the team.

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Fans shower support on David Perron and his family in troubled times

When Travis Green first announced David Perron would be leaving the time for personal reasons, several fans were stunned. After the reason for his departure was revealed, fans on social media were quick to shower their support to him and his family in these troublesome times.

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David Perron (Image via The Hockey News)

Fans on X shared their prayers while keeping Perron and his family in their minds. Some fans wished them luck, while others lauded the courage of Vanessa and David in this situation.

So far this season, Perron has been pointless in his first five games. Despite this, the pressure he has generated in the offense sees him lead all of his Senators teammates in several five-on-five stats. In his absence from the team, Ridly Greig has stepped up and filled his position on the ice.

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The Senators, on the other hand, will start a three-game road trip on Tuesday which will see them face the Utah Hockey Club, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Colorado Avalanche. With a 3-2-0 record so far, the Sens would be hoping to improve this record on the road without Perron before heading back home to face the St. Louis Blues.