Don't let the PIM's trick you into thinking that Perry is tough. I'm from London and watch them regularily and Perry is far from tough. Most of if not all the penalities he takes are tripping or slashing penalties, and most of these occur in retaliation to another players actions against him. DUMB penalties.
In regards to his skill, there's no doubting its there. Personally I don't see much upside though. He's weak on his skates too, its as though every time someone so much as touches him he falls over, especially in the offensive zone. This is the primary thing that will hold him back from a successful pro career (not saying he won't be successful, just saying if he's not, then that is the reason.) He often try's a toe drag manoever to throw defendors off when he's approaching the net, the thing is he's so successful at it that he has himself on the ice everytime too. Once he gets to the AHL level, he will have to improve his balance or find some way to improve his center of gravity issue that has him lying on the ice every shift. Past that, his skating is above average and offensive game is quite obviously good. His numbers may be on par with Crosby, but there is NO comparison what so ever between the two.
I'm not to familiar with his D game, as London spends so little time in the defensive zone.
Personally, I was hoping he would drop to the Penguins second round pick that year, but now I'm glad he didn't. He's a good player, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather see him with another teams jersey on, as I don't see him making the NHL. I do hope he does though.
