Corey Perry Joins Kings for One More Shot at Stanley Cup Glory
So, some big NHL news just dropped, and it's got fans buzzing—especially if you're a Corey Perry follower. At 40 years old, the veteran forward isn't hanging up the skates just yet. In fact, he's headed to sunny California, signing a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings worth up to $3.5 million. That includes bonuses, of course, because let's be real—Perry's still got some serious game left.
Now, if you’ve been following his career, this move feels like yet another bold chapter in a story that’s already packed with highs and heartbreaks. Just last season, Perry played a full 81 games with the Edmonton Oilers, notching 19 goals and finishing with 30 points. But it was the playoffs where he really reminded everyone why he’s been around this long—10 goals and 14 points in 22 postseason games. That kind of performance at his age? Impressive.
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And here’s something wild: Perry has played in the Stanley Cup Final five out of the last six seasons—but has come up short every time. It’s like he’s the NHL’s version of a playoff magnet. Of course, he did win a Cup way back in 2007 with Anaheim, and yeah, that’s almost two decades ago. But the hunger clearly hasn’t gone anywhere. Perry himself said it best: “I just want to win.” That’s been his motto from the jump, and LA might just be the right place at the right time.
The Kings weren’t messing around on the first day of free agency either. Alongside Perry, they signed defensemen Cody Ceci and Brian Dumoulin, forward Joel Armia, and goaltender Anton Forsberg. It’s like LA opened their own NHL veteran clubhouse. Ceci landed a four-year, $18 million deal, Dumoulin got three years at $12 million, Armia signed for two years and $5 million, and Forsberg’s two-year deal is worth $4.5 million. A clear statement from the Kings: they’re loading up with experience and grit.
But back to Perry—he’s now played for seven NHL teams, starting with Anaheim, then Dallas, Montreal, Tampa Bay, Chicago, Edmonton, and now LA. Across 1,392 regular-season games, he's racked up 448 goals and 935 points. In the playoffs? 64 goals, 141 total points in 237 games—ranking third all-time in playoff appearances behind legends like Chris Chelios and Nicklas Lidstrom. That’s elite territory.
So, what does this move mean? For the Kings, they get a battle-tested winger who thrives under pressure and has seen just about every possible scenario in the league. For Perry, it’s one more shot—maybe his last—at hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup. And if history’s any indication, don’t bet against him finding his way back to the Final. Whether or not this is his farewell tour, one thing’s for sure: Corey Perry isn’t done chasing greatness.
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