After the news of Corey Perry’s potential departure from the Anaheim Ducks was reported Saturday afternoon, hockey fans were left with mixed emotions:

I honestly saw this coming as much as I hate to admit it — Steven @ EA play (@Shotgunkelly97) June 8, 2019

wow i can’t believe how much i hate this https://t.co/LueD4psz3d — STEPHANIE (@stephaniefaye) June 9, 2019

The Ducks are trying to go with younger, faster and cheaper players, and Perry simply doesn’t fit in General manager Bob Murray’s plans going forward.

A great player in his prime but it’s time to introduce the younger speedy players. Gone is the age of truculence. https://t.co/uARjtnRQ5j — 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@Forza_Firmino) June 8, 2019

It would be a complete travesty to not have Perry end his career in Anaheim. Also, a question no one is asking, where does this leave Getzlaf? https://t.co/9BvK3TZ1WZ — Albert (@_bertman_) June 8, 2019

i know this is probably for the best, but i’m too attached because here i am crying. https://t.co/J48JqUV6Q5 — mariah (@mariah_cee) June 8, 2019

The Ducks are the only NHL team Perry has played for during his 13-year career but attempts to deal the former Hart Trophy winner are underway. The team could also consider buying him out of the final two years of his contract.

The end of the era was 2 years ago imo. We've just been getting the aftershocks ever since. — Jon (@NoJolt) June 9, 2019

Matter of when, not if. Unfortunately, inevitable. https://t.co/BdyZXvHdKn — Dark Knight (@ShadowOftheBat) June 8, 2019

Im not sad that we will be done with him his cap hit and play arent worth it, but his number will be in the rafters when he retires https://t.co/FZcNBjT3Sk — Andrew Smejkal (@OH_DUCKS_FAN) June 8, 2019

Understandable but still a bummer. He hasn’t been playing well at all for a few years now. https://t.co/QIttKsgHK3 — Aaron Russo (@arusso23) June 8, 2019

Sucks that his Ducks career will end like this https://t.co/97W6pvFo0e — Max Them All (37-27) (@scarson_) June 8, 2019

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Some of the saddest news I’ve had to hear. I love Corey Perry. He’ll always be one of my all time favourite Ducks. If we have to see you go, thank you for everything you’ve done in Anaheim, Pears. #Respect https://t.co/hLrFu86EjF — Diablo Gato (@MikeyDucksOfANA) June 9, 2019

I don’t like the way this is going. He’s a great player but sadly, it’s looking like it could be the end. He missed half of last year with a torn MCL. I don’t know which teams would want him. Regardless, he should retire as a Duck. https://t.co/7lbrdjFvDU — Alex Lustig (@Alustig14) June 9, 2019

I for one would be happy for him terms of new opportunities to prove himself. He has that extra gear that he can hit, but hasn’t exactly done that at the consistency the Ducks have *needed* from him. At the end of the day, I’m a Ducks fan first & I want what’s best for the team — space oddity (@dorkwing) June 9, 2019

We're rebuilding in the short term would rather see the contract run out vs 4 years of buyout — Dedge (@wildwing89) June 9, 2019