Corey Perry plans to play until he's 45

The 36-year-old winger is entering the final year of his contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

Corey Perry is not ready to hang up his skates just yet. The 36-year-old winger is entering the final year of his contract with the Montreal Canadiens, but he recently said that he wants to play until he's 45.

"I've got five more years in me," Perry said. "I feel like I can still play at a high level and I'm still having fun. I love the game and I'm not ready to give it up yet."

Perry has had a successful NHL career, winning the Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks and the Hart Trophy in 2011. He has also represented Canada at the Olympics and the World Championships.

Perry is known for his gritty style of play and his ability to score goals. He is also a good passer and playmaker. He has been a valuable member of the Canadiens since joining the team in 2021.

Perry's decision to play until he's 45 is a bold one. Most players retire in their early 30s. However, Perry is confident that he can still play at a high level for several more years.

"I know I'm getting older, but I feel like I'm still in great shape," Perry said. "I'm working hard in the gym and on the ice, and I'm confident that I can still play at a high level for several more years."

If Perry is able to play until he's 45, he will be one of the oldest players in the NHL. However, he is confident that he can still be a valuable member of the Canadiens.

"I'm not going to be the same player that I was when I was 25," Perry said. "But I can still be a valuable member of the team. I can still score goals, I can still make plays, and I can still be a leader in the locker room."

Perry's decision to play until he's 45 is a risky one, but it is also a testament to his love of the game. He is a true competitor and he is not ready to give up on his dream of playing in the NHL.