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Corey Perry Signs With Tampa Bay Lightning

July 29, 2021 at 12:03 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 6 Comments

The Tampa Bay Lightning have bolstered their depth, signing veteran forward Corey Perry to a two-year contract. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes was the first to report the signing. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports the contract carries an average annual value of $1MM.

The old adage of “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” stands strong here. Perry joins the Lightning after losing to the team in two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals (with Dallas in 2020, Montreal in 2021). Now 36 years old, the former Rocket Richard winner and league MVP has seen somewhat of a career renaissance after a messy end to his time with the Anaheim Ducks. After being bought out at the end of the 2018-19 season due to a combination of injuries and declining play, Perry’s scored 14 goals and 42 points in 106 games over the past two seasons. He’s kept up that same rate of production in the playoffs – nine goals and 19 points in a whopping 49 playoff contests since leaving Anaheim.

Perry is still a reliable bottom-six talent, and he’ll add to what should be a rotating cast of bottom-six wingers for the Lightning. After losing their entire checking line of Blake Coleman, Yanni Gourde, and Barclay Goodrow due to salary cap restraints, the team’s bottom six will take on a fresh look next season. They’ve already added one veteran presence, signing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare yesterday. Bellemare and Perry will provide competition for a cast of young Tampa forwards that include Ross Colton, Alex Barre-Boulet, Mathieu Joseph, and Mitchell Stephens. When three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon is added to that list, it quickly becomes apparent that there’s no guarantee Perry plays every night for the Lightning. However, a healthy and well-rested Perry is still an important piece of a three-peat puzzle for Tampa, especially come playoff time.

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  1. wu tang killa beez

    4 years ago

    Loved him so much in mtl for his only season with the habs. Sad to see him go

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  2. bigdaddyt

    4 years ago

    Tampa getting Perry and BOGO filling out that depth. Three In a row still possible

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  3. Cyberhawk79

    4 years ago

    I liked Perry”s time with the Habs. Thank You Corey for your dedication and hard work with the Habs. Maybe we will see you back there in thee finals??

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  4. urban schocker

    4 years ago

    Great add for the Bolts. He was a difficult guy to play against, chippy, but skillful hands. Always has a nose for the puck. Welcome aboard, Corey. Let’s win another cup!

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  5. Jimmykinglive

    4 years ago

    Maybe ends up like Hossa, lose two in a row and get it right the third time

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  6. User 1580013680

    4 years ago

    Always liked Corey Perry. Would have liked to see him back in MTL.

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