The Canadiens retained 50% of his salary in this trade, and in an odd bit of circumstances, we learned today that Petry's father, Dan Petry, played for the Detroit Tigers from 1979-1987. This connection may explain why Detroit was a desirable destination for Petry despite his age.
As a native of Ann Arbor, this trade is a homecoming for Petry and he is sure to bring value to the Red Wings locker room if he is able to maintain his defensive upside for the team.
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16 AOUT | 193 ANSWERS Veteran defenseman gets traded TWICE in the off-season. Do you think the Red Wings overpaid for Petry? | ||
Yes | 109 | 56.5 % |
No | 84 | 43.5 % |
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