Corey Perry will miss the start of the season for the Los Angeles Kings after knee surgery, sidelining him for 6-8 weeks and likely leaving him out through the opening month. Perry signed a one-year deal on July 1 after a 30-point season with the Edmonton Oilers and a playoff resume that includes five Cup Final appearances. The Kings open the season on Oct. 7 against the Colorado Avalanche, placing immediate pressure on LAK’s forward depth and shaping early fantasy projections as Perry works back to form.