Canadiens Reacquire Petry Shrewdly Shifting Logjam to Defense

1 year ago  /  The Hockey Writers

Newly reacquired Montreal Canadiens defenseman is no Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry – ( / The Hockey Writers) So, from the get-go, the Canadiens seemingly come out ahead after having , one year after having dealt Petry away. That trade, which saw the Habs get Mike Matheson back, worked out in and of itself, arguably one of general manager Kent Hughes’ finer deals. Consider how Petry left the Canadiens under less-than-ideal circumstances last time, after having reportedly requested a trade (from “Jeff Petry open to remain in Montreal, but Canadiens might have other plans,” Montreal Gazette, April 30, 2022)....

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