Overview

• The team said the 40-year-old was hurt during a training skate on Sept. 12 and had successful knee surgery, sidelining him through training camp and likely into the start of the season.
• The incident occurred along the boards at the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, with Mayor’s Manor reporting he was taken off in a wheelchair and Elliotte Friedman corroborating the account.
• With the Kings opening Oct. 7, the 6–8 week window points to a potential late-October or early-November return if recovery stays on track.
• Perry signed July 1 on a one-year deal with a $2 million base and up to $2 million in bonuses, including games-played incentives that could be affected by the absence.
• His spot creates opportunities for depth forwards, with local analysis highlighting candidates such as Alex Turcotte, Samuel Helenius, Joel Armia, Jeff Malott, Andre Lee and Akil Thomas.