Player Discussion Corey Perry

[Beendair Donedat]

We didn’t let go Perry, he just did what we would have all did in his position, he choose Tampa

Uh, no, that’s incorrect. We didn’t offer him two years and signed two other guys for similar salaries, while Perry went to Tampa after they got their deals and saw the writing on the wall.

He wanted to sign here, plainly said he wanted to be here and I would speculate that Bergevin went for Francos after he stepped in it big time with the Mailloux fiasco, to help soothe the local media folks that had the knives and pitchforks ready. Cost us a hell of a mentor/leader and future hall of famer that can still play.

 

[CoupeStanley]

Perry wanted another go with that group of guys he went to war with this spring. With Weber and Danault gone, that ship has sailed.

It's as simple as that.

 

[donghabs98]

Im sensing we didn't offer a 2nd year

 

[expy]

Im sensing we didn't offer a 2nd year

Cos Bergevin is an idiot.

 

[Whitesnake]

So Bergevin never offered him a 2-year deal......lol. Clear that last year was an anomaly. And that Bergevin benefitted for a REAL year of you never know what happens...in a smaller calendar year, and in a total different division. That anomaly won't happen till he's here.

 

[JackZap]

Watch Bergy have a ton of cap space this year

 

[Kimota]

Im sensing we didn't offer a 2nd year

Collise de tabarnak d'osti de moron de Bergervin

 

[nhlfan9191]

Never thought I’d be upset by a 4th liner leaving but I loved watching this guy the past year. He looked like the best player on the ice more nights then not.

 

[JianYang]

Im sensing we didn't offer a 2nd year

Yeah, its easy to read between the lines on that one.

When a team like Tampa offers you two years, it's a no brainer for Perry. That's two of the best shots you will get at the Stanley Cup, and as a bonus, he doesn't have to worry about going through this whole free agency process again next year.

Hypothetically, if the habs offered the same 2 year deal early in the process, I don't think Perry "jumps at it" without considering other offers. At that point, they still only check off one of Perry's boxes, with the most important box still unchecked (stanley cup contender).

 

[HabsInsider]

Easy choice for Perry. 2-year deal and the opportunity to play for a bonafide contender. It's the best chance he'll have to win a Cup before the end of his career.

 

[1909]

Collise de tabarnak d'osti de moron de Bergervin

If bergevin would had offered him 2 seasons, Petry would had chosen TB anyway. He wants to be on a contending Stanley Cup team.

 

[Daniels45]

I don't think there was anyway to keep Perry if he wanted more than what the Habs were prepared to give and he found a team that was.

I liked him during the playoffs, not so much during his regular season. I'm not sure going fwd, he can be as good to warrant a 2 year deal.

 

[ahmedou]

Perry: I can't beat them

Logic: Join them

 

[MakeTheGoalsLarger]

good for him

It's nice to see Bergevin had a plan B.

I prefer 1 year of Perreault to 2 years of Perry.

 

[Mandala]

2 years is to long. He was slowing down in a shortened schedule, imagine a full season. I did like his short stay with us.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Perry wanted another go with that group of guys he went to war with this spring. With Weber and Danault gone, that ship has sailed.

It's as simple as that.

I think Perry recognized how extraordinary Montreal's Cup run was and realized it was highly unlikely to be repeated this year. This is Perry's last 'dance' and chance for another Cup. We should be grateful for his efforts and leadership in driving the carriage until it turned into a pumpkin.

 

[aresknights]

Uh, no, that’s incorrect. We didn’t offer him two years and signed two other guys for similar salaries, while Perry went to Tampa after they got their deals and saw the writing on the wall.

He wanted to sign here, plainly said he wanted to be here and I would speculate that Bergevin went for Francos after he stepped in it big time with the Mailloux fiasco, to help soothe the local media folks that had the knives and pitchforks ready. Cost us a hell of a mentor/leader and future hall of famer that can still play.

Edited. Not going to bother.

 

[CrAzYNiNe]

Thank you Perry, really loved what you brought to this team in such a short stay. Good luck in Tampa, we are coming for you

 

[Dondini]

Perry was awesome for us but his legs are shot, after an 82 game season there will be nothing left out of him. I like our 4th liners that we will have for the season. And I’d rather the chance of JY getting a few more shots. He’s turning 22 and after playing overseas for the past few seasons and last year being his first crack at North American hockey I think he’s about to break out

 

[Kimota]

If bergevin would had offered him 2 seasons, Petry would had chosen TB anyway. He wants to be on a contending Stanley Cup team.

I suppose you can read his mind?

Perry signed with us even though we were not close to that.

 

[1909]

I suppose you can read his mind?

Perry signed with us even though we were not close to that.

Just read his interview. I spent already too much time talking to you.

 

[Stive Morgan]

2 years is to long. He was slowing down in a shortened schedule, imagine a full season. I did like his short stay with us.

Agreed. I'm a big fan of Perry but I would not have signed him for 2 years, which are presumably going to be full seasons to boot as you said. I'm much happier with the Perrault contract.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Watch Bergy have a ton of cap space this year

wouldn't be the first time

 

[Heffyhoof]

May we meet Tampa in the SCF again and continue Corey's Cup losing streak!

 

[Doc McKenna]

May we meet Tampa in the SCF again and continue Corey's Cup losing streak!

He will be retired before this hab team sniffs a cup.