Perry's time in Montreal was spent mentoring players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caulfield, leaving a mark on the organization.
He is still in contact with the forwards regularly.
As his situation continues to devolve in Edmonton, we keep an eye on his utilization lately, which has been: riding the pine.
But that could change soon.
As reported by Spector, the journalist predicts that eventually Perry will find his way into the lineup against his former team, the Dallas Stars:
Could Perry's fortune change soon, as he is slotted back into the lineup?
Perry, 39, is a consistent playoff performer until recently, has scored 22 points in 54 games with the Edmonton Oilers.
His current contract is a 1-year $775K AAV deal and is set to expire at the end of the season.
Source: HabsetlnhCorey Perry's big comeback has just been announced by Mark Spector
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