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TSN‏Verified account @TSN_Sports Corey Perry is reportedly going to be a Dallas Star. JUNE 30, 2019 AT 8:59 PM CDT | BY BRIAN LA ROSE LEAVE A COMMENT It appears as if Joe Pavelski won’t be the only veteran heading to Dallas. TSN’s Frank Seravalli reports (Twitter link) that winger Corey Perry will sign a one-year deal with the Stars. The deal will carry a $1.5MM base salary and will also contain performance bonuses.

What bothers me in this article is the fact that he decided in a new trainer this summer and has changed his routine. BM has been complying for years that guys were coming to camp out of shape and some speculated that Perry is one he was talking about. “Perry has been skating twice a week since May in London, Ont., with noted power skating instructor Kathy McLlwain - the same coach who works with Canucks forward Bo Horvat and other NHLers. It’s a new wrinkle in Perry’s routine. In prior off-seasons, Perry would typically stay off the ice until August. He also made a change in his fitness instructor. “I’m doing a lot more already than in previous years,” Perry said. “When you go in to a new team, you want to go in at your best. You have to make your own way, new teammates, new coaches, and earn your respect. I’m going to go in with a purpose.”

"Hearing the words is like a jolt." Corey Perry's agent, Pat Morris, spoke to @icemancometh about Wednesday's buyout by the Ducks. Morris said Perry is grateful for the "classy" way the Ducks handled the move, which the agent doesn't see as the end.

Ducks Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Murray today spoke with members of the media about his decision to buy out Perry's contract. On buying out Perry's contract It's one of the toughest things I've done. It's tough. The guy epitomized what we've been for the last 14 years. I procrastinated forever, but as we turn the corner with this team, it's the best thing for us and for him. I know in my heart it was best. On how Perry handled the news It's not easy. I've talked to him a few times. This isn't fun for anybody. His agents have been great with this - Mark Guy and Patrick Morris. They've been outstanding in this process, and I thank them for that. I talked to Perry yesterday. I firmly believe he can be the cherry on the ice cream sundae that puts a team that's close over the top because of his competitiveness and willingness to do whatever to win. I still think he can do it, and I'm hoping he does. On Perry's uniqueness With Corey, it's the intangibles. It's always been, and always will be. It's just the intangibles he brings. He's had a great career. Look at his accomplishments. You can't win much more than what he's done. On if Perry's physical style of play started taking its toll The last few you could see it was starting to wear on him, if you know what I'm saying. It was tougher and tougher for him to get into the tough areas and stay in the tough areas. He was willing to do anything to win a hockey game. He's the ultimate rink rat guy that wants to be there and be a part of it. It's taken its toll. I think last year was somewhat good for him. Don't take this the wrong way, but it was somewhat good for him to get a break. His body got to rest and heal up. That knee [issue] was there before. The way it happened, it doesn't happen if something wasn't wrong before that. He put his body through a lot, that's for sure. On if he got the sense a trade wasn't going to be an option As it went along, I got that sense big time. I wasn't going to take back something that would get in the way of some of our kids. I wasn't going to do that. We tried. They were really helpful in that area, but it wasn't going to happen. On how the buyout affects financial flexibility A little help this year, cap-wise, next year is a bad year, cap-wise, with the way the buyout works. We're turning the page. Hopefully some young people get into that situation that Corey was in. You hope somebody sort of develops half as good as Corey did. On how the buyout affects his plans for the upcoming years You can't go jumping into any long-term deal right now. The further issue is, when we get the cap number tomorrow at the [general managers] meetings, we're going to know that stuff and be where we thought it was going to be. A lot of us are going to be scratching our heads as to what we can do. Some teams are in worst shape than we are. One-year deals always work. We're going to try to surround this young group with a little more oomph. We're trying to do that, but I don't know if we can. I'm going to protect them a little bit, and let them grow.

I think this is the first time in a long while that the Ducks have several AHL/NHL players. Etem and Smith-Pelley were busts but it seems Terry, Steel, and Jones are very close to NHL players. Comtois, Sherwood, and Roy could fight for 4th line spots. In addition, Kase should be back. This isn't just about CAP space, I believe it's as much about roster space.

@capfriendly With the #Ducks planning to buyout Corey Perry's contract per @frank_seravalli, the buyout cap hits over the next 4 seasons would be as follows: 2019-20: $2,625,000 2020-21: $6,625,000* 2021-22: $2,000,000 2022-23: $2,000,000 *only a $2M difference in Y2 capfriendly.com/buyout-calcula… A Corey Perry buyout will save the Anaheim #Ducks $6M in cap space (a reduction from $8.625 to $2.625) The #Ducks will have $15.125M in cap space after the buyout has been finalized [This assumes the upper limit is $83M] with a roster of 17 (12F 4D 2G)

Bob Murray: This is one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make in my 44 years in the NHL. Corey gave everything to this franchise for 14 years, never giving an inch to his competitors. While his scoring touch is undeniable, his will to win became his greatest attribute.

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Eric Stephens‏Verified account @icemancometh More GMBM also said he'll meet with Ryan Kesler and doctors tonight. Has been talking with his agent. Certainly sure that shutting him down for remainder of year (which is likely) and whether he can play beyond will be among discussion points.

Sheldon Souray signed a 3 year $11M contract with Anaheim. He played 44 games and suffered an off-season injury and never played again. He retired after his contract expired, 2 years later. Expecting BM to try to convince Kesler to retire would be disrespectful to a guy who gave everything he had for this team, including playing injured until he no longer could.

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/03/15/ducks-say-ryan-kesler-could-be-done-for-the-season/ West Notes: Kesler, Mitchell, Canucks MARCH 15, 2019 AT 3:38 PM CDT | BY GAVIN LEE 2 COMMENTS The Anaheim Ducks are well out of the playoff race in the Western Conference, meaning they don’t need to rush players back from injury for the last bit of the season. That could mean that Ryan Kesler’s year is finished after 60 games, given his chronic hip pain and absence recently. GM Bob Murray told Elliott Teaford of the Orange County Register that he doesn’t know if Kesler will play again this season, and that if Kesler were willing to shut down for the year and start the recovery process it “would be fine.” The veteran center broke the 1000-game threshold just this month, but is a shadow of his former self and has just eight points on the season. The 34-year old has three more years on his contract but seems like a candidate for long-term injured reserve at some point in the future, if his hip injury doesn’t improve.

Anaheim Ducks were busy yesterday on the trade front. Pending UFA, Michael Del Zotto will likely get moved today as well.

19. Adam Henrique, C/RW / Anaheim Ducks Teams are calling about Henrique, giving Anaheim’s tailspin, and if the Ducks are looking to retool, moving him could bring back a solid return. He signed a contract extension last July and is locked up for five more seasons. TEAMS BELIEVED TO HAVE INTEREST:

Elliotte Friedman‏Verified account @FriedgeHNIC Hearing rumblings tonight ANA/BUF talking about Brandon Montour. We will see what materializes Waiting for confirmation.

It matters if BM wants to sign him next year.

O.C Register Despite rumors to the contrary early last week, the Ducks have no plans to trade Miller before Monday’s deadline. As a professional courtesy, Murray asked Miller if he wished to be dealt to a contender, but according to an NHL source, Miller said he’d like to remain with the Ducks. Miller, 38, is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent July 1, but said Tuesday he would like to continuing his career and possibly re-sign with the Ducks for 2019-20. He has 376 career victories, the most by a United States-born goaltender.

Response to rumors that Panarin is being held out tonight. Torts on Panarin’s absence and his attempt to end speculation that he was held out for a possible trade: “He Dehydrated Donkey Dung his pants. He was puking. He was doing everything. So enough.”

Per Pierre LeBrun Still some consternation from some buyers today on high prices out there... which you normally hear 2 weeks out but not so much 6 days out. Going to be a fascinating week.

What the Ducks DON'T need is another player with a NMC. They just shedded Bieksa's contract which was, in part, the reason the Ducks lost Theodore. Seattle will be getting the same deal as Vegas. Lucic 30 years old with 6 years X $6M per year. Not a contract the Ducks should even consider.