Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry did something unexpected: he playfully tapped each of his teammates with his stick, almost as if bidding them farewell. Many wondered if this was sarcastic or a hint at retirement.
Well Corey Perry has now revealed what his future plans will look like.
Corey Perry giving everyone a tap during stretches. Final Practice Day in the Oilers season. #Oilers
Perry is tired of falling short in the Stanley Cup Final, an experience he's had three times in the last five seasons. Despite winning the Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2006-07, Perry endured heartbreak in consecutive Finals with the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
With 54 goals and 127 points in 214 career postseason games, including the game-winning goal in Edmonton's recent 5-3 victory over the Panthers in Game 5, Perry is determined to avoid that feeling again, and help the boys complete the 0-3 series comeback.
Corey Perry, asked if tmw will be his last game:
"Uh, no. I've got more in me. I've got lots more in me: five more years."
(Media scrum laughs).
"What's so funny? I feel like I'm 25!"
"Uh, no. I've got more in me. I've got lots more in me: five more years."
(Media scrum laughs).
"What's so funny? I feel like I'm 25!"
Now approaching 40, Perry has a chance to fulfill every Canadian kid's dream—winning Game 7 to capture the Stanley Cup.
Seems like Perry isn't ready to hang up his skates just yet. Stay tuned as the Oilers gear up for this pivotal Game 7!
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| No | 92 | 50.8 % |
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