Tag: Corey Perry

Blackhawks suddenly release Corey Perry from contract: Everything we know so far

Corey Perry is no longer a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Here’s everything we know about the surprising announcement.

The Chicago Blackhawks have put Corey Perry on waivers with the intent to terminate his contract.

On Tuesday, the Blackhawks made the sudden decision to place Perry on waivers to cut him from his one-year, $4 million contract signed in late June. Perry played just 16 games with the Blackhawks this season, scoring four goals and nine points during that time.

The decision comes days after the 38-year-old forward stepped away from the team for an unknown reason late last week.

There’s still a lot unknown about Perry’s sudden termination from the team, but here’s what we do know so far about this unfolding story in Chicago.

Lightning’s Corey Perry lost his third straight Stanley Cup Final and NHL fans roasted the notorious villain

Perry completed a three-peat … of Stanley Cup Final losses.

With their defeat to the Colorado Avalanche and Cale Makar in the Stanley Cup Final, it’s understandable if the Tampa Bay Lightning are feeling a bit of a painful sting. To come this far, to get this close, and to put in all that effort throughout a two-month postseason only to fall short of a three-peat is never easy to process on an emotional level.

It might be even harder to process for Corey Perry. The veteran winger joined the Lightning after losing to Tampa Bay in the previous two Stanley Cup Finals while with the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars, respectively. He’s the first player in NHL history to lose in the Stanley Cup Final in three straight years with three different teams.

Under normal circumstances, people might feel more sympathy for Perry. But, thanks to a history of underhanded, dirty play throughout his 17-year career, the 37-year-old hasn’t made many friends. Perry might have his one Cup victory with the Ducks in 2007, but many NHL fans definitely don’t want to see him win one ever again.

Hockey Twitter celebrated Perry’s latest postseason demise accordingly.

Maple Leafs John Tavares flashes thumbs up while being stretchered off ice after scary injury

Prayers up for John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was injured in a terrifying freak accident on Thursday during the team’s opening game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens. After being knocked to the ice in the first period on a seemingly routine play, Canadiens forward Corey Perry accidentally kneed Tavares in the head as the Toronto captain was attempting to get up to resume play.

In the interest of sparing you the visual of the stomach-churning play, here’s a link to a tweet of the moment at full speed. But be warned, it’s a really scary injury so click at your own risk.

In the aftermath of the chilling injury, trainers from both the Maple Leafs and the Canadiens were able to get Tavares onto a stretcher. Thankfully, Tavares flashed his teammates and fans at home a reassuring thumbs up on his way off the ice.

It’s so great to see Tavares giving an indication that he was okay in the moment the trainers stretchered him off the ice. Canadian media reported that after the hit, Tavares was being transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

The Canadiens themselves tweeted a message of support for Tavares in the moments after his injury.

Let’s continue to hope that Tavares will be okay long-term and recovers swiftly after such a traumatic injury.

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