Corey Perry is a professional Canadian ice hockey right-winger playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on May 16, 1985, fans affectionately call him "Scorey Perry" and "the Worm." Throughout his NHL career, Perry has also played with several NHL teams, including the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Chicago Blackhawks before joining his present team, the Edmonton Oilers in January 2024.
Throughout his extensive career, he has claimed top honors such as the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy for his record breaking season in 2011. The same year, he was also nominated to the NHL First All-Star Team and earned his second nomination three years later in 2014. Moreover, in honor of his individual achievements, he has been selected to four NHL All-Star Games and was the Stanley Cup Champion during his time with the Anaheim Ducks.
Corey Perry's Contract
Corey Perry is presently under one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers for $1,100,000 with a cap hit of $775,000. He signed this contract on January 24, 2024 and was the eighth contract signing of his NHL career.
Corey Perry's Contract breakdown
Corey Perry’s one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers is broken down below in a table for better understanding:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Incentive | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $775,000 | - | $325,000 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 |
Corey Perry Salary: How much is Corey Perry getting paid?
Corey Perry will make a base salary of $775,000 for the 2023-24 season. His contract also has a performance bonus amount of $325,000. Notably, he has already received $275,000 as performance bonus and the remaining amount can be claimed if the Oilers advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
How much is Corey Perry making per minute?
Corey Perry earns $1.47 per minute based on his annual salary of $775,000.
What are the terms of Corey Perry’s contract?
Corey Perry is under a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers with a base salary of $775,000 which is fully guaranteed. His contract includes a performance bonus structure where he earns $225,000 if he plays ten games. Additionally, he will receive $50,000 if the Edmonton Oilers win the second round of the playoffs, provided he participates in 50% of the games in the second round or 50% of the total games in the first and second rounds combined. There is another $50,000 bonus if the Oilers win the third round of the playoffs, with the same participation conditions applied to the third round or the combined total of the first, second, and third rounds.
How much of Corey Perry’s contract is guaranteed?
Corey Perry's $1,100,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers is fully guaranteed. A performance bonus of $325,000 can also be claimed however that is conditional.
Corey Perry’s Contract History
Corey Peery has signed a total of eight contracts till now in his professional NHL career. Moreover, the accumulated value of all his contracts stands at $108,568,000. His first 14 years in the league saw him three contract with the Anaheim Ducks before his contract was bought by the team in June 2019. After this, Perry went on to sign one year contracts with the Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens respectively. This was followed by a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning before he eventually signed with the Edmonton Oilers. Notably, he also had a contract worth $4,000,000 with the Chicago Blackhawks which was terminated in November 2023.
The following table gives a glimpe into his yearwise salary and other monetary details over the years:
| Year | Team Nane | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Dead Cap | Cap Hit | Yearly Cash |
| 2005-06 | Anaheim Ducks | $684,000 | - | - | $614,333 | $684,000 |
| 2006-07 | Anaheim Ducks | $684,000 | - | - | $614,333 | $684,000 |
| 2007-08 | Anaheim Ducks | $475,000 | - | - | $614,333 | $475,000 |
| 2008-09 | Anaheim Ducks | $4,500,000 | - | - | $5,325,000 | $4,500,000 |
| 2009-10 | Anaheim Ducks | $6,500,000 | - | - | $5,325,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 2010-11 | Anaheim Ducks | $5,375,000 | - | - | $5,325,000 | $5,375,000 |
| 2011-12 | Anaheim Ducks | $5,375,000 | - | - | $5,325,000 | $5,375,000 |
| 2012-13 | Anaheim Ducks | $4,875,000 | - | - | $5,325,000 | $4,875,000 |
| 2013-14 | Anaheim Ducks | $7,000,000 | - | - | $8,625,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2014-15 | Anaheim Ducks | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $8,625,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2015-16 | Anaheim Ducks | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $8,625,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2016-17 | Anaheim Ducks | $6,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $8,625,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2017-18 | Anaheim Ducks | $7,500,000 | $2,500,000 | - | $8,625,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2018-19 | Anaheim Ducks | $6,500,000 | $2,500.000 | - | $8,625,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | $1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2020-21 | Montreal Canadiens | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | $750,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $750,000 |
| 2022-23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | $1,000,000 | $250,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,250,000 | |
| 2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 |
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FAQs
A. Corey Perry will receive $1,150,000 as a base salary for the 2024-25 season with $250,000 as a conditional performance bonus.
A. Yes, Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
A. Corey Perry currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers.
A. Corey Perry plays as a right-wing.
A. Corey Perry shoots right-handed.
