Oilers Reportedly a Potential Fit for Corey Perry if Bought Out by Ducks
By Adam Godfrey
The Anaheim Ducks finished third to last in the Western Conference this season, and were only kept in games by their star goaltender.
The Ducks roster doesn't seem to be getting any younger, even though they should be looking to move on from some veterans.
One veteran player whose days in Anaheim seem to be coming to an end is Corey Perry, who could be out of town as early as this month.
Dreger on TSN690 says there is a market for Corey Perry if he gets bought out. Names the Edmonton Oilers as a possible fit, says why wouldn’t Holland be interested if you can get him at a discount price and on a short-term deal? Says he can help out McDavid on the leadership side
— NHL Prospects Watcher (@Prospects_Watch) June 11, 2019
Perry is a prime candidate to get bought out by the Ducks before they head into free agency, but the 34-year-old sniper probably wouldn't call it a career if that were to happen. So where would he go if he is not in Anaheim?
One potential fit would be the Edmonton Oilers, especially if they could get him on a cheap short-term deal and pair him with Connor McDavid.
#Oilers General Manager & President of Hockey Operations Ken Holland announces that Keith Gretzky will remain with the team in the role of Assistant General Manager.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 11, 2019
The Oilers are going to be busy this summer, seeing as they are wasting McDavid's talents by always finishing near the bottom of the standings. Their new GM Ken Holland will be very active and could start even sooner than anyone expected if Perry were bought out.
Bottom line is that the Oilers need to make big moves, and Perry could be the decision to get the ball rolling.