BREAKING: Red Wings Acquire Veteran Defenseman

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Tom Banks
August 15, 2023 (3:58 PM)

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The Detroit Red Wings have already made one splash this summer when they acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators, and now they've made another big trade.

A veteran blue liner

According to a report, the Wings have now landed veteran Jeff Petry from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Gustav Lindstrom and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

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At 35-years old, Petry will be a veteran presence on the blue line for Detroit as they look to climb back into the playoffs for the first time in over seven seasons with their talented young core.

A good presence

In 2022-23, Petry tallied 5 goals and 31 points for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and will now look to help the Red Wings break their playoff drought after being traded just a week ago to Montreal.

This is a deal that makes sense for both parties, and if the Red Wings can see significant improvements from their young core, this could be a team to watch out for.

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