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Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Perry forever the bridesmaid in ongoing search for second Stanley Cup
Always the bridesmaid, never a multiple Stanley Cup champion. And as far as relationships go, Corey Perry has to have a love-hate one going with the NHL's most prized possession at this point. A veteran of 20 NHL seasons — going back to when the team that drafted him 28th overall in 2003 was still calling itself the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim — Perry tasted victory from Lord Stanley's Mug during his sophomore season in the league back in 2006-07. And he hasn't been without his chances lately when it comes to securing a second. Fast-forward to these playoffs, which saw Perry hit his 40th birthday milestone, and he has reached the Stanley Cup Final for the fifth time in the past six years. Aside from falling in back-to-back finals with the Oilers, Perry was runner-up in 2021-22 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2020-21 with the Montreal Canadiens and 2019-20 with the Dallas Stars. That's five Stanley Cup eliminations in a span of six years with four different teams for a player during a span of his career where most are left wishing they could still be playing. 'Yeah, it's devastating. I mean, five of the last six, it doesn't get any easier,' Perry said. 'It just doesn't feel real. 'But you get ready and you move on and you get ready for next season. Hopefully, you have that opportunity to do it again.' Maybe one day, when the dust has settled on his career, Perry will be able to see it as a pretty amazing ride. 'Maybe in 10 years when I look back,' he said. 'Whenever I'm done playing.' But he's not at that point just yet, as he's already turned his attention to next season. 'I just want to win,' said Perry, who was on a one-year, $1.4-million contract. 'Hopefully it's here and hopefully we can figure something out and get something done, because this is a good team and there are some good things ahead.' E-mail: On Twitter: @GerryModdejonge Another season for the Edmonton Oilers, another loss to the champions Change needed: Factors standing in the way of the Oilers winning a Stanley Cup next year
National Post
13 hours ago
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- National Post
Perry forever the bridesmaid in ongoing search for second Stanley Cup
Article content And as far as relationships go, Corey Perry has to have a love-hate one going with the NHL's most prized possession at this point. Article content Article content A veteran of 20 NHL seasons — going back to when the team that drafted him 28th overall in 2003 was still calling itself the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim — Perry tasted victory from Lord Stanley's Mug during his sophomore season in the league back in 2006-07. Article content Article content And he hasn't been without his chances lately when it comes to securing a second. Article content Fast-forward to these playoffs, which saw Perry hit his 40th birthday milestone, and he has reached the Stanley Cup Final for the fifth time in the past six years. Article content Aside from falling in back-to-back finals with the Oilers, Perry was runner-up in 2021-22 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2020-21 with the Montreal Canadiens and 2019-20 with the Dallas Stars. Article content That's five Stanley Cup eliminations in a span of six years with four different teams for a player during a span of his career where most are left wishing they could still be playing. Article content 'Yeah, it's devastating. I mean, five of the last six, it doesn't get any easier,' Perry said. 'It just doesn't feel real. Article content 'But you get ready and you move on and you get ready for next season. Hopefully, you have that opportunity to do it again.' Article content Article content 'Maybe in 10 years when I look back,' he said. 'Whenever I'm done playing.' Article content Article content But he's not at that point just yet, as he's already turned his attention to next season. Article content 'I just want to win,' said Perry, who was on a one-year, $1.4-million contract. 'Hopefully it's here and hopefully we can figure something out and get something done, because this is a good team and there are some good things ahead.' Article content
Edmonton Journal
13 hours ago
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- Edmonton Journal
Perry forever the bridesmaid in ongoing search for second Stanley Cup
Article content Always the bridesmaid, never a multiple Stanley Cup champion. And as far as relationships go, Corey Perry has to have a love-hate one going with the NHL's most prized possession at this point. Article content A veteran of 20 NHL seasons — going back to when the team that drafted him 28th overall in 2003 was still calling itself the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim — Perry tasted victory from Lord Stanley's Mug during his sophomore season in the league back in 2006-07. Article content And he hasn't been without his chances lately when it comes to securing a second. Fast-forward to these playoffs, which saw Perry hit his 40th birthday milestone, and he has reached the Stanley Cup Final for the fifth time in the past six years. Aside from falling in back-to-back finals with the Oilers, Perry was runner-up in 2021-22 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2020-21 with the Montreal Canadiens and 2019-20 with the Dallas Stars. That's five Stanley Cup eliminations in a span of six years with four different teams for a player during a span of his career where most are left wishing they could still be playing. 'Yeah, it's devastating. I mean, five of the last six, it doesn't get any easier,' Perry said. 'It just doesn't feel real. 'But you get ready and you move on and you get ready for next season. Hopefully, you have that opportunity to do it again.' Article content Latest National Stories
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Corey Perry's brutal Stanley Cup Final curse remains unbroken
Corey Perry's brutal Stanley Cup Final curse remains unbroken The Florida Panthers have once again denied Corey Perry a Stanley Cup. Tuesday night's Game 6 was a clinic by the Panthers, who won their second-straight Stanley Cup over the Edmonton Oilers in dominant 5-1 fashion. In doing so, however, the brutal curse that continues to haunt Perry once again remains unbroken in a cruel twist of fate. Perry has the unfortunate honor of holding a unique hockey record. After last season's Stanley Cup Final loss with the Oilers, Perry became the first NHL player to lose four Finals with four different teams. Before losing the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with the Oilers, Perry lost with the Dallas Stars in 2020, the Montreal Canadiens in 2021 and the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2022. And unfortunately, the streak stayed alive on Tuesday night, with Perry once again continuing his Stanley Cup curse with the Oilers. Talk about absolutely brutal luck. Perry has won a Stanley Cup before — back in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks — but the continuous losses no doubt have to sting. Especially if Perry, at age 40, hangs up his skates for good after the end of the season.
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3 days ago
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Corey Perry Reveals More Details on Speech That Saved Oilers
Corey Perry Reveals More Details on Speech That Saved Oilers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers may have saved themselves in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The team trailed Florida 3-0 after the first period, and were staring a 3-1 series deficit in the face. Advertisement But instead of folding, Edmonton dug deep and was able to rally for an impressive overtime win. However, it was revealed that veteran Corey Perry was a major force behind the comeback. Perry had a fiery speech to his teammates during the intermission after the first period, and it seemed to spark something. After the game, Perry revealed more about what was said. "Well, it wasn't wisdom. It was just honesty," said Perry of his speech, which helped motivate the Oilers to a 5-4 overtime win against the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday. "I mean, we just had to realize where we were at the moment and just kind of look ourselves in the mirror and how we were playing, what we were doing. It's pretty much all it was." Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry (90) celebrates scoring during the second period against the Florida Panthers in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The veteran has been around for a long time, and he has seen his share of disappointment in the Stanley Cup Final. But Perry also knows what it takes to win a title, having done so with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. Advertisement Perry isn't the same player that he once was, but he has been very productive for Edmonton. Sometimes players are in the right spot at the right time, and for Edmonton, that was Perry in Game 4. Related: Oilers' Kris Knoblauch Reveals Major Update on Goalie Situation Related: Ducks Land Rangers' Chris Kreider in Blockbuster Move After Trade Drama: Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
