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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perry posted two assists and two shots in the Blackhawks' 4-2 win over the Penguins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The former Bolt started his Blackhawks tenure in a strong fashion, picking up primary assists on Jason Dickinson's game-winning goal and Nick Foligno's empty-net goal. After signing a one-year deal in the offseason with Chicago, Perry is expected to play a major role in the Blackhawks' bottom-six forward core and first power-play unit.

Perry signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Blackhawks on Thursday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks have plenty of cap space, so they have no qualms about signing a 38-year-old for such money. Perry will provide the Blackhawks a veteran voice in the room as they navigate their rebuild. He could chip in roughly 20 points and could also see some power-play time.

Perry's free agent rights were traded from the Lightning to the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Perry has reshaped his game to play a pesky fourth-line role over the past few seasons and he should continue to provide leadership to whatever team he plays for in 2023-24. The Hawks will have until free agency opens Saturday to negotiate a new deal for the veteran winger.