Confirmed Signing with Link: [TBL] Corey Perry signs with the Lightning (2 years, $1M AAV)

[Sidney the Kidney]

I guess Perry didn't want to lose to Tampa in the finals 3 years in a row.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Crazy that Montreal did not re sign him. Insane

 

[BoltSTH]

Real reason to sign him was our over the cap amount will only be $6.8m, so we must increase the salt supply against us.

 

[elmaco]

I love it, Perry is awesome just for his agitative behaviour alone.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

He was great for the Habs. He's slow as molasses but his hands and IQ are still there.

I wished we signed him and then join our coaching staff as a skilled coach or something...

 

[VinikToWinIt]

It's either a next level betrayal by Perry or Bergevin screwed up Radulov-style by being cheap again.

How is a free agent leaving for another team next level betrayal..?

 

[Laus723]

This just means that Tampa will make the finals and not win. Congrats to the Western Conference.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

whaaa-

on brand for someone who's been a villain his whole career well played, Scorey

 

[JianYang]

This one hurts as a habs fan.

Perry wants to win, so I can't blame him for this move, but the sting of this is surprisingly similar to when Radulov left.

 

[LeHab]

Thanks for a nice run and good luck in Tampa.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

It's either a next level betrayal by Perry or Bergevin screwed up Radulov-style by being cheap again.

Or maybe it's neither of those things. Maybe it's a grown man with agency taking into consideration his career goals and personal life and making a decision based on that. It makes a ton of sense that Perry chose to go to Tampa Bay without it being due to treachery or incompetence.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Crazy that Montreal did not re sign him. Insane

They tried.

 

[holy]

Or maybe it's neither of those things. Maybe it's a grown man with agency taking into consideration his career goals and personal life and making a decision based on that. It makes a ton of sense that Perry chose to go to Tampa Bay without it being due to treachery or incompetence.

How dare you bring agency into this? How does that relate at all to being a UFA???

 

[dcal64]

Yes. It was reported yesterday Bergevin only wanted to give Perry one year.....

Bergevin has a long history of playing hardball when the ball is not in his court. Hello Radulov.

Radulov? It was confirmed that Montreal offered Radulov the same contract as Dallas, but since Dallas has lower taxes, he wanted more money from Montreal, Radulov was just greedy, don't pin this one on Bergevin.

 

[BLNY]

It's either a next level betrayal by Perry or Bergevin screwed up Radulov-style by being cheap again.

36 years old. If the extra year was the deciding factor, I'm fine letting him go.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

If you can't beat them, join them (Stars and Habs) but there is no way Tampa goes back to back to back!

Let's check in with our jinx correspondent, @LEAFANFORLIFE23

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Let's check in with our jinx correspondent, @LEAFANFORLIFE23

Well I mean since asked you have lost your entire 3rd line but you have the best goalie in the game and a hall of famer in net so you have a shot.

Both losing Goodrow, Coleman, Johnsson and gourde certainly has to hurt

 

[DaBolts]

Well I mean since asked you have lost your entire 3rd line but you have the best goalie in the game and a hall of famer in net so you have a shot.

Both losing Goodrow, Coleman, Johnsson and gourde certainly haw to hurt

So when is your jet-ski/boat parade?

Asking for a friend.

 

[Picaroon]

So bummed he is leaving. Absolutely loved him. The most old school player in the league. Tamps fans are gonna love him. All 10 of you.

But seriously no hard feelings. He wants to win and you have to respect that.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So when is your jet-ski/boat parade?

Asking for a friend.

Hey you guys summoned me

 

[cave troll]

Damn, a big loss for Habs and a f***ing great pick up by Bolts.

 

[Joe Scaduto]

I guess Perry didn't want to lose to Tampa in the finals 3 years in a row.

This happened with Marian Hossa .....third try in a row he finally wins a cup with blackhawks in 2010

 

[Suntouchable13]

I wouldn't have signed him for 2+ years, but Tampa already got their cups, they don't give a f***.

 

[Kocur Dill]

Good for him.

 

[TheNumber4]

This moves marks the start of the decline of the Tampa Bay era. There will be no three-peat. Perry MAY knee someone in the head again though.