Where Does Corey Perry Fit in the Oilers Lineup?
The Edmonton Oilers have officially signed Corey Perry. Where will he fit in their lineup?
The Edmonton Oilers have made it official. The club has announced that they have signed winger Corey Perry to a one-year, $750,000 contract. The deal also comes with up to $325,000 of performance bonuses.
Now that Perry is officially an Oiler, the big question is where he will fit into their lineup. It is very unlikely that he will get top-six minutes upon his arrival. Instead, he should be an impactful addition to their bottom six for the second half of the season.
When looking at the Oilers' lineup, there could be a nice home for him on their third line. He could replace Derek Ryan as the right winger of that line. However, he also could provide a bit more grit and score to the club's fourth line as well. In either scenario, the Oilers' bottom six is getting a big boost with Perry being added to it.
While the Oilers have a strong cast of forwards, there is also a chance that Perry could see time on their second power-play unit. His offensive numbers may not be as high as they were during his prime years, but he is still a very effective net-front presence due to his strength and determination.
Ultimately, this Perry addition is a classic low-risk, high-reward kind of signing. They are getting a forward with a lot of experience who chips in offensively in limited minutes, plays a heavy game, and provides leadership. Expect to see No. 90 be a big part of the Oilers' bottom six for the remainder of the season from here.
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