Perlini was released from a professional tryout agreement with the Hurricanes on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini had 10 goals and 15 points in 26 AHL contests with Chicago last season. Through 262 career NHL games, the 27-year-old has contributed 50 goals and 81 points.

Perlini signed a professional tryout agreement with Carolina on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini last appeared in the NHL during the 2021-22 campaign when he recorded five points in 23 games with the Oilers. The 27-year-old has 81 points in 262 career NHL contests. He'll compete for a bottom-line role in training camp.

Perlini won't be qualified by the Oilers, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini appeared in just 23 games with the Oilers in 2021-22, picking up five points over that span, so this news doesn't come as a surprise. Perlini will almost assuredly need to settle for a two-way contract in order to remain in the NHL in 2022-23.

Perlini was placed on waivers Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini has averaged 8:22 of ice time and tallied five points over 23 games this season. If he clears waivers unclaimed, the 25-year-old will likely be assigned to AHL Bakersfield.

Perlini has appeared in just one of the Oilers' nine games in February.

EDGE Analysis

The head coaching change from Dave Tippett to Jay Woodcroft has done nothing for Perlini's playing time. He saw just 3:48 of ice time in Saturday's game versus the Jets before returning to the press box Sunday versus the Wild. The 25-year-old has five points, 27 hits and 23 shots on net in 22 games, so his absence from action won't really be noticed by most fantasy managers.

Perlini scored a goal and added three hits in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini put the Oilers ahead in the second period with a long-range snipe. The 25-year-old has scored in three of his last four appearances, though that span covers 18 days as the Oilers have been in a thin part of their schedule. The winger didn't click on the top line Saturday -- his goal came after he swapped places with Ryan McLeod. Perlini has four goals, one assist, 21 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-3 rating in 20 contests overall. Recent scoring surge aside, he's not particularly intriguing from a fantasy perspective.

Perlini (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Florida on Thursday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini has goals in back-to-back games and is expected to suit up in a first-line role alongside Connor McDavid, which should bolster his fantasy value heading into Thursday's clash. Once Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) is cleared to return, Perlini could find himself headed back to the minors, though his recent run of form could make that a difficult decision for the Edmonton coaching staff.

Perlini (undisclosed) wasn't at Wednesday's practice, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what Perlini, who just returned from COVID-19 protocols Friday, is dealing with, so he should be considered day-to-day until further notice. The 25-year-old has only four points in 18 NHL games this season.

Perlini scored a goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini logged just 5:23 of ice time in the game. He's scored in each of his last two appearances. Playing limited minutes in a part-time role on the Oilers' fourth line isn't going to make Perlini a steady source of offense. He's at three goals, one assist, 20 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-2 rating in 18 outings overall.

Perlini cleared COVID-19 protocols Friday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perlini didn't miss any games after entering protocols last Saturday. The 25-year-old has tallied three points in 17 games this season and figures to play his usual, fourth-line role when Edmonton resumes its schedule Saturday against the Senators.