Player Discussion Corey Perry - The Enemy of my Enemy is my Friend

[bellagiobob]

I love so many of the attributes that Perry has brought to the team, but his lack of foot speed is really hurting his ability to get back and contribute positively in our own zone.

 

[Stoneman89]

I love so many of the attributes that Perry has brought to the team, but his lack of foot speed is really hurting his ability to get back and contribute positively in our own zone.

To be fair, sometimes, Drai makes him look like Gaetan Boucher out there. I say this half jokingly, at the risk of getting hammered on by his acolytes that think we're only picking on him.

 

[Ducks]

I still hate him, but I like him on our side

Give it time. You sign Perry for the playoffs, not the regular season. The guy hits a whole new level of compete when it really counts. Dallas, Montreal, and Tampa fans all came around once they saw him in the playoffs.

 

[ahmedou]

 

[LTIR]

Our best, most consistent winger this season.. who would've guessed

 

[Mr Positive]

Our best, most consistent winger this season.. who would've guessed

Not me. I'll eat crow on that one. Maybe I was a bit too focused on the average age of the team. Our team is hyper focused on playoff success and having an experienced vet like him is underrated

 

[TB12]

Give it time. You sign Perry for the playoffs, not the regular season. The guy hits a whole new level of compete when it really counts. Dallas, Montreal, and Tampa fans all came around once they saw him in the playoffs.

Absolutely nailed it

 

[trojansoilers]

Perry may be an asshole. But he's OUR asshole.
Seeing how effective pests are in a playoff environment, we definitely should start looking for the next rat

 

[Spawn]

What’s impressive about Perry right now is he looked completely cooked this time last year. Clearly was out of his depth with the pace of playoff hockey. But he’s turned the dial back, at least for a few games.

 

[ahmedou]

Perry is the player you want to have in your team.

Perry is the player you don't want to have against you team.

 

[tiger_80]

He's got amazing skill. He lost some speed (which was never his strength), but still amazing hands, can shoot, and go to dirty areas. nearly 20 goals at 39 is nothing to scoff at.

 

[ahmedou]

2006-2025

 

[JordanGalhanth]

2006-2025

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Ah yes...Toby "MacT's favorite" Petersen.

Crazy to think that Perry is the only player in this photo who hasn't retired yet.

 

[The Nuge]

It’s actually insane to look back at ~2018 where Perry looked toast and Getzlaf was still an absolute beast and consider the fact that Getzlaf has been retired for 3 years, while Perry has 22 goals this year. Perry turns 40 during the playoffs this year, and I was so sure he was basically done at 33. The way he’s reinvented himself is amazing. You can tell he just loves the game so much and still wants to win

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

I still can't believe he's on our team. I've hated this dude for years! And now he's one of my favourite players

 

[tiger_80]

Ah yes...Toby "MacT's favorite" Petersen.

Crazy to think that Perry is the only player in this photo who hasn't retired yet.

He's better at 40 than half the league. lol.

 

[tiger_80]

I still can't believe he's on our team. I've hated this dude for years! And now he's one of my favourite players

The prime Perry with McDavid and Draisaitl would be making of the dynasty probably.

 

[tiger_80]

It’s actually insane to look back at ~2018 where Perry looked toast and Getzlaf was still an absolute beast and consider the fact that Getzlaf has been retired for 3 years, while Perry has 22 goals this year. Perry turns 40 during the playoffs this year, and I was so sure he was basically done at 33. The way he’s reinvented himself is amazing. You can tell he just loves the game so much and still wants to win

He looked done last year. Then comes back and scores 20.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I always loved Corey Perry, hated him when he was a Duck of course but love his game. You just don't see that anymore, other than Florida who is cornering the market on players like that who remain. I really hope we get Sam Bennet this off season as a younger maybe meaner Corey Perry replacement if Perry decides to hang them up.

 

[Little Fury]

Oilers legend, they should retire his number when he hangs 'em up.

 

[Oilhawks]

I always loved Corey Perry, hated him when he was a Duck of course but love his game. You just don't see that anymore, other than Florida who is cornering the market on players like that who remain. I really hope we get Sam Bennet this off season as a younger maybe meaner Corey Perry replacement if Perry decides to hang them up.

Still fairly different players IMO. Bennett doesn't have half the hockey brain that Perry has

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Still fairly different players IMO. Bennett doesn't have half the hockey brain that Perry has

That is true. I’d still love to see him in Oilers silks.