Photo caption: Nov 29, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (46) looks on during a faceoff in the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena.

Ironically, all of those contests have come as a member of the Canadiens. Petry has struggled at times during his time with Detroit. In saying this, he does represent an upgrade for the Red Wings.

Petry will turn 38 years old in December 2025 and currently sits at 981 games played and 96 career goals. If Petry plays 19 games for the Panthers next season, he will become one of 135 defensemen ...