His season has been rejuvenated since he was traded by the Chicago Blackhawks, who are projected to finish last this season, to the Edmonton Oilers, a team with Stanley Cup hopes despite a sluggish start.
In last night's game against his former team - the Anaheim Ducks - he showed no mercy. In the course of a 5-3 victory over the Ducks that improved the Oilers' record to 30-16-1, Perry had a memorable slash.