Training camps across the NHL have yet to begin, yet former Edmonton Oilers winger Corey Perry may already be on the shelf.

According to reports, the 40-year-old was injured during an on-ice incident at the Los Angeles Kings practice facility. Following the incident along the boards, Perry was apparently taken off the ice in a wheelchair.

The original report came from long-time Kings blog, Mayor’s Manor . Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has since confirmed the report , adding that Perry will be undergoing further evaluation.

Perry signed a one-year deal with the Kings on July 1st. The deal pays him $2 million in base salary, but could be as high as $4 million depending on bonuses.

More than half of Perry’s bonuses were tied to attainable games played targets. He is set to receive

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