Los Angeles Kings right winger and 40-year-old veteran Corey Perry has shown interest in signing a contract extension. With that, it's been reported that he isn't interested in being moved at this NHL trade deadline
Amidst all the noise of the NHL's trade deadline, it appears that Los Angeles Kings right winger Corey Perry is interested in signing a contract extension.
Mayor's Manor was the first to report on the developments on Wednesday, saying the "Kings are looking to sign Corey Perry to an extension."
On Thursday, one day before the official trade deadline, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that Perry himself informed the Kings' organization that he wants to remain in Los Angeles.
Therefore, Perry is not interested in being traded at this year's deadline and would rather further his stay and talk contract extension with the Kings.
The 40-year-old veteran is on an expiring contract that he signed in free agency this past off-season. That deal includes a full no-trade clause, so even if Holland looked at trading Perry, the player would have all the power in whether he could be moved or not.
Perry inked a deal that pays him $2 million against the salary cap, which included plenty of bonuses and incentives.
Those bonuses include $500,000 after 10 games played, $250,000 for featuring in each 20, 30, 40, and 50 contests. Additionally, for the playoffs, he'd earn $125,000 for winning one round, $250,000 for the second round, and $125,000 for the third round.
So far this season, Perry has made 49 appearances for Los Angeles, scoring 11 goals and 28 points in the process.
Corey Perry (Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)If he gets his wish and is signed to another deal, that will be his 10th NHL contract after the entry-level deal he inked in September 2004.
If Holland is interested in bringing Perry back, it'll likely be on another one-year deal. If so, that'll be the player's fifth consecutive one-year contract.
The Peterborough, Ont., native continues to be an effective hockey player, even in his 40s. He's seventh on the Kings in goals and assists, and sixth on the team in points.
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