Oilers add Corey Perry on 1-year deal
The red-hot Edmonton Oilers added some grit and playoff pedigree to their roster, officially signing free-agent winger Corey Perry to a one-year contract on Monday.
The deal carries a cap hit of $775,000 and he can earn up to $325,000 in performance bonuses.
Corey Perry can earn up to $325,000 in performance bonuses:
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) January 22, 2024
1. $225k for 10 games played
2. $50k if EDM wins the 2nd RD of the playoffs and Perry: a) plays in 50% of RD 2 games, or b) 50% of the total of RD 1 & 2 games
3. $50k if EDM wins the 3rd RD of the playoffs and Perry:…
The Chicago Blackhawks terminated Perry's one-year, $4-million pact on Nov. 30 following an internal investigation, citing inappropriate conduct.
The 38-year-old met with commissioner Gary Bettman earlier in January, although the league hadn't barred him from playing.
Perry recorded nine points in 16 games before the Blackhawks dismissed him. He hasn't played since Nov. 19.
The 2011 Hart Trophy winner has remained an effective role player in his later years.
Corey Perry, reportedly signing with EDM, is a veteran bottom six utility player who's physical, responsible with the puck, and useful in front of the net. One of the slowest skaters in the league, but still an effective two-way player. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/G6C580nvGR
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) January 21, 2024
Perry is also no stranger to deep playoff runs. He won a Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks and appeared in three consecutive finals from 2020-22, losing each time during stints with the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
He'll aim to give the Oilers scoring depth among the bottom-six forward group. The Triple Gold Club member has also proven over his 19-year career that he's got a knack for getting under his opponent's skin.
The Oilers, who have won a Canadian-record 13 games in a row, are back in action Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.