Rumor: the final three NHL teams to land Corey Perry emerge
With Corey Perry eligible to come back to the NHL, many contending teams should show interest in the veteran, despite a rough end in Chicago, where his contract was terminated.
He would need to sign by the March 8 trade deadline in order to be eligible for this year's playoffs."
Even if Elliotte Friedman dotted some i's, saying that Perry's contract wouldn't have been terminated if he had been in any other organization, there were still doubts about his comeback this season.
«There is definitely a feeling here that if this had happened on any other team (besides the Chicago Blackhawks) it might not have led to a contract termination» (regarding Corey Perry's terminated contract with the Hawks)"
The Blackhawks had many behavioral problems within their organization over recent years. They simply couldn't be associated with controversial players anymore, even as talented as Perry.
However, a new development suggests that Perry still generates a lot of interest around the league.
Three Top Teams Still Very Interested in Perry
Corey Perry is no stranger to helping teams during playoffs. In the last four years, the veteran made it three times to the Stanley Cup Final, with the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
A new rumor states that the race to get Perry is down to three teams, all looking for a long playoff run: the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
All of these teams could use Perry's help, especially if he comes at a low price.
The Ontario native has until March 8th to join a team. We can't wait to see where he ends up.
| POLL | ||
With which NHL team do you think Corey Perry will end up? | ||
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 896 | 14.8 % |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2678 | 44.4 % |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1627 | 27 % |
| Somewhere else. | 835 | 13.8 % |
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