The Edmonton Oilers brought in some veteran help as they look to keep their franchise-record winning streak, which currently stands at 13 games, alive. According to multiple reports, the Oilers signed a four-time All-Star winger to a deal for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Perry started the campaign with the Chicago Blackhawks, contributing four goals and five assists for a total of nine points in the first 16 games. The 38-year-old player was cut by the Blackhawks in November for “unacceptable conduct” related to a “workplace matter”.
Several teams have explored the possibility of signing Perry in recent weeks, but the Oilers move the quickest to secure his services. Perry gives them a physical presence on the ice while his feel for the game remains on an impressive level.
The Oilers had a sluggish start to the season but have recently emerged as a contender thanks to an impressive 13-game winning streak. This stretch moved them up to third place in the Pacific Division with a 26-15-1 record.
Corey Perry spent the first 14 years of his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks before embarking on stints with the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Blackhawks. He has Stanley Cup win with the Ducks from 2007 and won Hart Memorial Trophy in 2011. Perry has 892 points (421 goals and 471 assists) in 1273 NHL games.
