Corey Perry has been a sort of “villain” for most NHL teams throughout his career, and the Dallas Stars are no exception. Besides frequently putting points up on the board, Perry has had a knack for getting under his opponents’ skin, something he says is integral to his game:
“It’s just the way I have to play to be effective,” Perry said. “It’s one of those things, where if I’m not doing that, I’m not going to be effective playing my game on a nightly basis. I have to go out and do those things.