Given his experience and the cheap nature of his deal, this one could be a no-brainer for the Oilers, but obviously when you land someone like Corey Perry, it will lead to a corresponding move, which has been rumored to be veteran forward Adam Erne.
In 23 games this year, Erne has put together 1 goals and 2 points, but given what Perry brings to the table, it's certainly a move that made sense for the win-now Oilers to make. Erne is currently on a one-year, $775k deal with the Oilers, so while he's shown promise, this was the right move for the Oilers.