Perlini was released from a professional tryout agreement with the Hurricanes on Friday.
Perlini won't be qualified by the Oilers, so he'll become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Perlini was placed on waivers Monday.
Perlini (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Florida on Thursday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
Perlini (undisclosed) wasn't at Wednesday's practice, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Perlini scored a goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Senators.
Perlini cleared COVID-19 protocols Friday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
The Oilers placed Perlini in COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
Perlini scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Perlini was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.