Corey Perry (Image Via Twitter) In the 2024-25 NHL season, the Kings will take the ice without the services of veteran forward Corey Perry. After having to go for knee surgery because of an injury sustained during a training skate, the 40-year-old signed with the team only in July, but is now sidelined for 6-8 weeks, which delays his debut with the Kings. This setback could mean that the entire month of October could be gone for Perry, including the much-awaited home opener against the Colorado Avalanche on October 7.
Corey Perry’s injury and recovery timeline
The injury happened last Friday during practice, causing immediate medical attention to be administered. After surgery, the Kings confirmed that Corey Perry will be recovering for about two months. This somewhat feels unfortunate for both the player and club, but the Kings remain optimistic about his return. With that experience and goal-scoring ability providing depth for the team this year, the franchise hopes he can share in any success once he has recovered.
Corey Perry’s career journey and impact
With an international sporting stature as huge as Corey’s, perhaps few other NHL players of his generation could be compared. Selected 28th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Perry became a Stanley Cup champion in 2007. He has managed 935 points over 1,392 regular-season games, including 448 goals and 487 assists. Perry also boasts an incredible pedigree in play-offs, sitting third all-time for the most games played with 237, only behind Chris Chelios and Nicklas Lidstrom, and recording 141 points. Last season, he put up 30 points for the Edmonton Oilers through 81 regular-season games, with another 14 in the playoffs. Nevertheless, consistent as he has been, heartbreak has accompanied him in these recent years-almost making it to the Stanley Cup Finals for the last six times, ending up in five of them-and falling short in all but one.Also Read: Quinn Hughes drops a hint about Canucks’ future that will make-or-break seasonIn the already early phase of the Kings’ engineering, Corey Perry’s injury will provide some hiccup, if not a complete blow to it. His eventual return may prove crucial; the leadership, scoring ability, and postseason experience he offers are vital for building a Los Angeles roster that aims to compete deep into the playoff rounds. However, the Kings have to adjust at the moment, but the fans are impatient for Perry to get back and wear the black and silver jersey for the very first time.