Corey Perry is discussing a contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings, and for Oilers fans, it feels like a familiar playoff threat is becoming stronger.
This is something you would expect from a 26-year-old player who is in the top six, not from a 40-year-old who usually has short contracts and farewells.
However, the news is out, and the Kings want to keep him on their team, which is definitely unexpected.
Perry isn’t just taking up space on the team. He has an impressive record of 11 goals and 17 assists for a total of 28 points in 49 games, proving he deserves to be on the ice.
If you saw him play in Edmonton, you understand what he brings. He hangs around the goal area, bothers the defenders, and somehow manages to grab loose pucks while everyone else is watching the replay.
This is the social media post that got everyone talking.
The Kings first signed him to a one-year contract worth $2,000,000, and there can also be bonuses based on his performance.
That arrangement clearly indicated it was a short-term deal. Now, it seems like Los Angeles is considering a longer commitment.
The Los Angeles Kings are looking to sign Corey Perry to an extension, per @mayorNHL.
Perry, 40, has 11 goals, 28 points through 49 games played with Los Angeles this season. pic.twitter.com/g0VBLXtft1
— PuckEmpire (@puckempire) March 5, 2026
Corey Perry is making an impression on the Los Angeles Kings again.
Oilers fans are likely feeling mixed emotions, caught between smiling and frowning because this is the type of player you dislike facing, but love having on your team.
For Los Angeles, the reasoning is straightforward. Perry helps to strengthen their bottom-six forwards, and he provides an option in front of the net during power plays, especially when the game gets intense.
For Edmonton, the pain is simple. An ex-Oiler could be getting a new deal with a rival team that might encounter them in a tough playoff series.
There’s also the reality of age, which makes this situation feel odd. Most players at 40 are usually in decline, not seeking better contract terms.
Nonetheless, Perry’s contract will end after this season, and he’s headed towards becoming a free agent again.
If the Kings make this choice, they are focusing on their team’s function instead of sentimental feelings. Oilers fans understand more than anyone else how important that position becomes when referees stop calling penalties.
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