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Corey Perry Gets Emotional Reflecting on His Oilers Exit With Latest Comments

Originally posted on Hockey Latest | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 5:42 PM ET

Former Edmonton Oiler Corey Perry spoke of his time with the team, and he got emotional as he really appreciated all of the moments in the city and with the fans.

Corey Perry changed addresses again, inking with the Los Angeles Kings on a one-year deal when free agency started July 1. It's the sixth team for the veteran right winger since the 2019-20 season.

'[Signing with the Kings] came about pretty quickly. It was tough leaving Edmonton,' Perry said on TSN Radio. 'We had a good thing set up there with a great group of guys. But it's a new chapter and I look forward to it.'
- Corey Perry

Corey Perry, 40, spent the past two seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, guiding them to consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, both of which ended in defeats to the Florida Panthers.

Disappointed but undeterred, he said he's motivated to continue chasing a second championship.

'Just how close that team really was. It was tough leaving. Tough decision. The family aspect of it, having my little guy around quite a bit, it's going to be a new chapter for us'.
- Corey Perry

Perry won one Stanley Cup back in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks

A Stanley Cup winner with Anaheim in 2007, Perry has come agonizingly close in recent years, losing in the Final with five teams in the past six seasons: Dallas, Montreal, Tampa Bay, and twice with Edmonton.

He's hopeful, calling last season his best physically during this run of long playoff pushes. Perry tallied 10 goals in the most recent playoffs, tying a career high and second among Oilers goal scorers only to Leon Draisaitl.

Drafted 28th overall in 2003, Perry has played in 1,392 NHL games with 935 points (448 goals, 487 assists) while playing for six teams. The Peterborough, Ont., product is a two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada as well.

Now, he adds the Kings to his list and starts another chase for hockey's greatest treasure.

This article first appeared on Hockey Latest and was syndicated with permission.

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