Corey Perry, #90 of the Edmonton Oilers, addressed the media during Media Day before the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 7, 2024, in Sunrise, Florida.
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for their decisive Game 7 against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, questions arise about whether this could be the final NHL game for 39-year-old Corey Perry, the oldest player on the team. This game will mark Perry’s 215th playoff appearance, moving him past Hall of Famers Kevin Lowe and Ray Bourque and tying him with Larry Murphy for 12th all-time.
When asked if this could be his last game, Perry was taken aback.
“Uh, no. I’ve got more in me,” he responded confidently. “I’ve got lots more in me: five more years.”
Despite some chuckles from the writers, Perry remained firm. “What’s so funny? I feel like I’m 25,” he said. “I’m going to keep playing until they cut my skates off. I’ve always said that. I want to continue to play. I love the game, I love being around the room, and it’s just the camaraderie and the bond you have with guys in this sport.”
Perry is one of the few remaining players from the 2003 draft. With Joe Pavelski and Jeff Carter retiring after this season, the group has dwindled significantly 21 years later.
“There’s only a couple of us left,” Perry noted, referring to Minnesota goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. “I just love playing, so we’ll see where it goes.”
