Corey Perry RW LA Tue 2/2/21 12:19 AM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry posted an assist, two shots on goal and a pair of hits in Monday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Perry has taken over a third-line role with Joel Armia sidelined by a concussion. It's been no problem for the 35-year-old Perry, who has a goal and two assists in four games since entering the lineup. The truculent winger has added three hits, seven shots and four PIM. Expect Perry to stay in the lineup until Armia is ready to return, although head coach Claude Julien could be inclined to find room for Perry if he keeps performing well.
Corey Perry RW LA Thu 1/28/21 11:19 PM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry had a power-play assist and a blocked shot over 12:34 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 win over Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
Perry was called up from the taxi squad to skate right wing on the third line, replacing the injured Joel Armia (concussion) for a second straight game. Armia is out indefinitely, and Perry is line to fill the absence. In two games, Perry has a goal and an assist.
Corey Perry RW LA Tue 1/26/21 12:17 PM
Corey Perry
RW LA
The Canadiens reassigned Perry to their taxi squad Tuesday, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perry skated on Montreal's third line during Tuesday's morning skate, so this may just be a temporary move. The 35-year-old winger made his Habs debut Saturday against Vancouver, scoring a goal while firing four shots on net in 15:19 of ice time.
Corey Perry RW LA Sun 1/24/21 2:51 AM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry had a goal on four shots with a blocked shot and two-minute minor penalty over 15:19 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Perry made his Montreal debut, filling in for the injured Joel Armia (concussion), and made an immediate impact. He led a two-on-one chance and tried to slip a pass to Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but the puck was deflected by a defenseman and caromed through Braden Holtby's pads. The Kotkaniemi line was the Canadiens' hottest of the three-game series, netting eight of 17 goals. The Canadiens expect Armia to be out a bit, so Perry could rejoin Kotkaniemi and Tyler Toffoli when the Habs play their home opener Thursday against Calgary.
Corey Perry RW LA Sat 1/23/21 11:40 AM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry has been promoted to the Canadiens' active roster from the taxi squad ahead of Saturday's clash with the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Joel Armia is out with a concussion, so Perry is expected to take his spot on Montreal's third line for Saturday's contest. The 35-year-old winger tallied 21 points in 57 games with the Stars last campaign.
Corey Perry RW LA Sat 1/23/21 9:36 AM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry skated at right wing on the third line during Friday's practice, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Right wing on the third line is normally Joel Armia's spot, but he's out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion in Thursday's win over the Canucks. Perry, who is currently on the taxi squad, will make his season debut if he's called up to play Saturday.
Corey Perry RW LA Tue 1/12/21 7:07 PM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry cleared waivers and was assigned to Montreal's taxi squad, Steve Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perry was added to a five-man taxi squad along with forwards Michael Frolik and Ryan Poehling, defenseman Cale Fleury, and goalie Charlie Lindgren. Canadiens coach Claude Julien has talked up Perry's contributions on the power play, so the veteran could eventually crack the active roster.
Corey Perry RW LA Mon 1/11/21 7:15 PM
Corey Perry
RW LA
The Canadians placed Perry on waivers Monday.
EDGE Analysis
This move was expected. Montreal's endgame here is to stash Perry on the taxi squad to start the season. Both he and Michael Frolik, two veterans who signed with Montreal recently and are practicing on a fifth line, could eventually hit the fourth line. Perry is being considered for a spot on the power play.
Corey Perry RW LA Tue 1/5/21 10:18 PM
Corey Perry
RW LA
Perry skated on the second power play unit during Tuesday's practice, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perry, who joined his new teammates on ice for the first time Tuesday, subbed in for Josh Anderson on the second unit. Montreal head coach Claude Julien talked about Perry on Monday, telling the Montreal Gazette that Perry's size can be utilized as a net-front presence on the power play. "It doesn't matter where he is in his career, he's still really good at it," said Julien. Montreal had problems on the power play last season, ranking 17th with a 17.7 success rate, so they've made acquisitions, like Perry and Anderson, to help that unit.
Corey Perry RW LA Tue 1/5/21 12:17 PM
Corey Perry
RW LA
As expected, Perry (not injury related) is on the ice for Tuesday's practice, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perry served the final day of his mandatory quarantine Monday and will now set his sights on winning a spot in the Canadiens' bottom six during training camp. The veteran winger notched 21 points while adding 70 PIM in 57 games with the Stars last campaign.