Perry traded to Lightning by Kings for 2nd-round pick in 2028 Draft
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Key Points:
- Corey Perry was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft, marking his return to the Lightning after playing for them from 2021-23.
- The 40-year-old forward has 28 points in 50 games this season with the Kings and signed a one-year, $2 million contract with them in July, with free agency eligibility after the season.
- Perry has a notable playoff history, having reached the Stanley Cup Final five times in the last six seasons but has yet to win since 2007, and he expressed motivation to help the Lightning return to the Final this year.
- With 963 regular-season points and 141 playoff
