Corey Perry
RW LA
Mon 1/22/24 11:41 AM

Perry signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Oilers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Perry produced four goals, nine points, 26 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 11 hits in 16 games with Chicago this season prior to having his contract terminated in late November. The 38-year-old winger could slot in up and down the lineup for the Oilers, though he may start in a bottom-six role.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Wed 11/29/23 4:40 PM

Perry cleared unconditional waivers Wednesday, resulting in the termination of his contract with the Blackhawks, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hornby notes Perry will have 60 days to file a grievance if he chooses. It remains unclear what alleged misconduct led to Perry's release by Chicago, but at this point it seems unlikely he'll play again in the NHL in 2023-24.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Tue 11/28/23 2:14 PM

Perry was placed on unconditional waivers by the Blackhawks for the purpose of terminating his contract Tuesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports. A corresponding statement released by the team said, "After an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks have determined that Corey Perry has engaged in conduct that is unacceptable, and in violation of both the terms of his Standard Player's Contract and the Blackhawks' internal policies intended to promote professional and safe work environments. As such, Corey Perry has been placed on unconditional waivers. In the event Mr. Perry clears waivers, we intent to terminate his contract effective immediately."
EDGE Analysis
The details of Perry's alleged misconduct have not been released by the team. The 38-year-old winger has played quite well this season, picking up four goals and nine points through 16 games, but it's hard to imagine another team claiming him off waivers after being cut loose by Chicago, particularly when taking his hefty $4 million salary this year into account.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Sat 11/25/23 12:08 PM

General manager Kyle Davidson said Saturday that Perry will remain away from the team for the "foreseeable future," Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davidson also said that the decision was the team's rather than Perry's. Perry has missed the last two games as Boris Katchouk has replaced him in the lineup. Perry has four goals and five assists in 16 appearances this season.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Fri 11/24/23 12:40 PM

Perry, who didn't play Wednesday due to an "organizational decision," will also be kept out of the lineup for Friday's game versus Toronto, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Blackhawks remain quiet about the reason for Perry's continued absence. Coach Luke Richardson did suggest Friday that there might be an update soon, but for now, details are being "kept internal." Perry has four goals and nine points in 16 contests this season. Boris Katchouk drew into the lineup Wednesday and will likely dress again Friday.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Wed 11/22/23 9:55 PM

Perry was a healthy scratch Wednesday versus the Blue Jackets, with head coach Luke Richardson describing the situation as an "organizational decision," Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Perry was a surprise scratch before the game, and it appears it is not injury-related. The 38-year-old winger has nine points, 26 shots on net and 11 hits through 16 outings this season as one the Blackhawks' more reliable middle-six forwards, making the team's decision all the more puzzling.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Wed 11/22/23 6:54 PM

Perry (undisclosed) is not expected to play Wednesday versus the Blue Jackets, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear what's keeping Perry out of the lineup Wednesday. With no healthy forwards available, defenseman Nikita Zaitsev is expected to enter the lineup for Perry.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Fri 11/17/23 10:37 AM

Perry tallied a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Perry tied the game 2-2 early in the third period vs. his former team, finishing a nifty passing play off an odd-man rush. It's the second goal in three games for Perry, who's now up to nine points (four goals, five assists) through his first 14 games with Chicago. The 38-year-old veteran has shown he can still provide some fantasy upside in a middle-six role while also averaging 3:56 minutes on the Blackhawks' top power-play unit.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Thu 11/9/23 11:30 PM

Perry scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
It was his first game against the Bolts since they traded him to the Hawks last June. The goal was classic Perry -- he was parked in front of the net, looking for a tip, and he got it. He pushed the score to 5-2 at just 2:12 of the second. The 38-year-old former star is off to his best start in a long time, with three goals, eight points, 19 shots, one PPG and one GWG in 12 games this season. Perry may provide you with decent short-term fantasy value off the wire.

Corey Perry
RW LA
Mon 10/16/23 11:34 PM

Perry scored a goal on two shots and doled out five hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Perry's tally at 14:46 of the second period stood as the game-winner. The veteran winger has thrived in a third-line role so far, collecting a goal, three assists and eight shots on net through four contests. He's added six hits and a minus-1 rating while providing some veteran leadership for a young Blackhawks team. He's also seen ample power-play time but has yet to record a point with the man advantage in 2023-24.