The Los Angeles Kings brought in Corey Perry to help shore up the forward depth this summer — but the team will have to endure without the veteran for at least the first month of the campaign.

Perry was injured on Friday while taking part in a training skate with his new team. The ailment required surgery, NHL.com reported, which will cost the 40-year-old 6-8 weeks of the 2025-26 season.

It's a hugely disappointing update considering Perry was expected to take on an important bottom-six role right from the get go in his 21st NHL season. He signed a one-year contract with the Kings on July 1 after spending a year and a half with the bitter Pacific Division rival Edmonton Oilers.

Perry managed 19 goals and 30 points in 81 regular season contests, but upped his game tremendously in

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