Player Discussion: Corey Perry

[LightningStrikes]

When he was with the Ducks I was indifferent. Respected him as a player but well, he was far away doing his thing with Getzlaf and Ryan. When he came to teams that we faced (and eventually destroyed) in the playoffs, and that more than once, I couldn’t stand his face. And now, after several pre-season games, I love the idea of having him on this team. He’s big and strong, will get under the opponents skin even more so than guys we lost like Gourde and Coleman, and he still has his hands and net front presence.

At the time of the signing I thought that’s gonna be a very one dimensional 4th line with him, Maroon and Bellemare. Now, he might be more than that/another gritty but slow 4th liner and give us more options up the lineup. Coop experimented with him and Stamkos on a line for example.

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[TheThunderYears]

Most encouraging are reports that he worked with a skating coach this offseason. With some time on the 2nd PP, I think he could have a big year and help mitigate the loss of the 3rd line. His hands looked damn good on Thursday night.

 

[DaBolts]

This could be a steal for the season if he stays healthy.

Maroon 2.0 with a tad more speed and shooting ability.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Its just gonna be fun to have him on our team. He definitely knows how to stir the pot. Him and maroon will be annoying as hell lol!

 

[LeafChief]

So jealous you guys were able to get him. I've wanted him for the last three seasons. He's still got lots of game and will pay dividends in the playoffs.

With that said, you guys have seen him in the last two finals so you know better than anyone.

Cheers!

 

[DaBolts]

So jealous you guys were able to get him. I've wanted him for the last three seasons. He's still got lots of game and will pay dividends in the playoffs.

With that said, you guys have seen him in the last two finals so you know better than anyone.

Cheers!

Oh, and thanks for letting Bogo gogo. We needed him.

 

[LeafChief]

Oh, and thanks for letting Bogo gogo. We needed him.

I think the Leafs would have preferred to re-sign him but at the time of free agency, Ontario was still under some pretty strict COVID protocols and it was reported that Bogosian didn't want to deal with them anymore.

They've been lifted for the most part now but I can't hold it against him. He has to do what's right for his family. I also imagine it's much nicer living in Tampa than it is in Toronto during the winter months .

He was a pleasant surprise last year. Rough few games to start and then really steadied his play.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Perry has had some good looks and even flashes of vintage Corey Perry. The guy is due for a goal or two.

 

[Point21]

im feeling a big next few games from Perry.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

He’s looking good!

 

[ccman68]

 

[LightningStrikes]

Monkey off the back! He finally scored!

And he looked a lot more confident as the game went on!

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[Sean Garrity]

Seems to be heating up! Will always love him as a Ducks' fan, how has his play been overall?

 

[FinnLightning26]

I'm so sorry that I compared him to Brendan Morrow after the first 10 games.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

He’s great around the crease. He’s scored a couple against us in the previous years doing just that, so it’s great to have his skill set working for us now.

 

[MattM92]

He's on pace for over 20 goals nearly halfway through the season, and that's even after a slow start. I don't know if he hits it but his scoring has been huge to replace the loss from Gourde/Coleman/Goodrow. We got 37 goals in 56 games from the 3rd line last year and 20 through 35 games so far this season. At this pace they'll be around 32 goals at the 56 game mark, damn close to the production we got last year.

 

[Ducks in a row]

17 points in his last 19 games never though I would see him producing at a rate like that again. Happy to see Perry doing so well for you guys.

 

[OdinsFury]

17 points in his last 19 games never though I would see him producing at a rate like that again. Happy to see Perry doing so well for you guys.

Perry's scoring has been mildly surprising to say the least. He was very unlucky the first 15 games but has generally played the same and goals that were not in the back of the net are ending up there now. No reason to think that his overall level of play will decrease in next 40 games but I also dont expect 10 goals in the next 19 games either.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

I'm pretty excited to see what he can do in the playoffs for us since he was one of the more effective players against us the last couple years.

 

[DaBolts]

I'm pretty excited to see what he can do in the playoffs for us since he was one of the more effective players against us the last couple years.

If he only scores 14 points in all of the playoffs, it's a win-win. I'd love to see Perry as a Bolt skating with the you know what.

 

[DFC]

Scored his first goal on November 23.

He now has 10 goals in his last 18 games.

Llllllike a glove.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Perry's at 396 career goals. #400 is just right around the corner for him.

 

[LightningStrikes]

 

[Zwui21]

Not the first time that Stammer makes those comments à la GM. Wonder if he's secretly a lil cap geek that we'll see go hunt for a GM job once he retires.