"What makes Perry valuable in the postseason is not only his experience and skill but his peskiness and ability to disrupt the opposition. The Lightning have persevered through several key injuries this season to put themselves in a position to contend again this year and Perry will add needed depth their forward group."
"Perry holds the record for reaching the Cup Final with five different clubs in his career -- Anaheim, Dallas, Montreal, Tampa and Edmonton. He won a Cup in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks and has appeared in five of the last six Cup Finals and lost them all, including back-to-back with Edmonton in 2024 and 2025."
"ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported Perry -- who is on a one-year, $2 million deal laden with performance bonuses -- just received a $250,000 bonus for appearing in 50 games this season, and the Lightning will pay him an additional $125,000 for 1st round playoff win, $250,000 for second round, and $125,000 for a Conference Final win."
Corey Perry was traded from the LA Kings to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft selection. Perry recorded 11 goals and 28 points in 50 games this season. He reunites with former Lightning teammates from his 2021-23 stint when Tampa reached consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. Perry has appeared in five Finals with five different clubs and won a Cup with Anaheim in 2007. His value lies in postseason experience, skill, and ability to disrupt opponents. Perry's contract includes a $250,000 bonus for reaching 50 games and additional playoff performance bonuses. The Kings, struggling this season despite acquiring Artemi Panarin, recently fired head coach Jim Hiller.
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