Former Norris Trophy Nominee Faces Extreme Struggles in Detroit
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Aaron
November 2, 2023 (2:04 PM)
This off-season, the Detroit Red Wings made notable additions to their defense by acquiring Justin Holl and Jeff Petry. However, their performances have taken different trajectories.
Petry Gets Scratched in Detroit
Jeff Petry, a two-time Norris Trophy nominee, was a highly regarded defenseman during his time with the Montreal Canadiens.
After a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Petry returned to Michigan but no longer possesses the speed that once set him apart as a two-way defender.
With Detroit's strong defensive lineup, Petry has found himself on the sidelines, serving as a healthy scratch for the upcoming game. This represents a significant decline for a player who finished 13th in Norris Trophy voting just three years ago.
The Red Wings' lineup for the next game is as follows:
Going from Norris contender to healthy scratch so quickly is truly a massive blow.
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NOVEMBRE 2 | 128 ANSWERS Former Norris Trophy Nominee Faces Extreme Struggles in Detroit Do you think Petry will rebound? |
Yes | 56 | 43.8 % |
No | 72 | 56.3 % |
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