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Everyone can take Corey Perry off their trade targets deadline list. The veteran winger, who signed with the Los Angeles Kings this past summer, has informed the organization he’s not interested in going anywhere.
Despite the fact that there would be teams with real interest in Perry, he wants to stay. The Kings will talk contract extension after the deadline. And, whether the team buys or sells at the deadline, Perry is unlikely to be part of any trade discussions.
Currently on a one-year incentive-heavy deal, he’s already earned $1.5 million of his $2 million bonus. There is a remaining $500k that comes with each playoff round win. That’s on top of his $1M signing bonus + $1M salary.
Corey Perry Kings injury
The Kings have had a tough stretch of late. Kevin Fiala was knocked out of the remainder of the season when he suffered a leg injury and Andrei Kuzmenko and Joel Armia may be out for remainder of the regular season, as well.
Perry, 40, has 11 goals, 28 points through 49 games played with Los Angeles this season. It wasn’t known how productive he would be after leaving the Edmonton Oilers and two long playoff runs, but he’s been a pleasant surprise for the Kings.
If the Oilers were planning to make a pitch for him, they’ll have to look elsewhere.
The Kings will likely be happy to sign the veteran winger, but if he’s in their top six next season, that’s a concern for Los Angeles. They need better forwards if they hope to contend for a Stanley Cup and Perry being a guy the team has to rely on for offense is not a great strategy.
There has been talk that GM Ken Holland wants to take a big swing. What this is remains to be seen.
Next: Oilers Trade Deadline: One More Move Before Clock Hits Zero?
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Everyone can take Corey Perry off their trade targets deadline list. The veteran winger, who signed with the Los Angeles Kings this past summer, has informed the organization he’s not interested in going anywhere.
Despite the fact that there would be teams with real interest in Perry, he wants to stay. The Kings will talk contract extension after the deadline. And, whether the team buys or sells at the deadline, Perry is unlikely to be part of any trade discussions.
Currently on a one-year incentive-heavy deal, he’s already earned $1.5 million of his $2 million bonus. There is a remaining $500k that comes with each playoff round win. That’s on top of his $1M signing bonus + $1M salary.
Corey Perry Kings injury
The Kings have had a tough stretch of late. Kevin Fiala was knocked out of the remainder of the season when he suffered a leg injury and Andrei Kuzmenko and Joel Armia may be out for remainder of the regular season, as well.
Perry, 40, has 11 goals, 28 points through 49 games played with Los Angeles this season. It wasn’t known how productive he would be after leaving the Edmonton Oilers and two long playoff runs, but he’s been a pleasant surprise for the Kings.
If the Oilers were planning to make a pitch for him, they’ll have to look elsewhere.
Kings Will Have to Do More Than Sign Perry
The Kings will likely be happy to sign the veteran winger, but if he’s in their top six next season, that’s a concern for Los Angeles. They need better forwards if they hope to contend for a Stanley Cup and Perry being a guy the team has to rely on for offense is not a great strategy.
There has been talk that GM Ken Holland wants to take a big swing. What this is remains to be seen.
Next: Oilers Trade Deadline: One More Move Before Clock Hits Zero?
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