Quoting: Boltsradynasty
Petry is 34-37 makes over 6 and EVERYONE knows he wants the hell out of Montreal. More importantly his WIFE wants the hell out of Montreal. Canadiens fans consider yourselves lucky if you get a second especially if there's no retention
We will see. No one knows the exact circumstances. We dont know the relationship between Hughes-Petry. Maybe Hughes just isnt a fan. Maybe Hughes wants to put his stamp on the team and do business the right way. Taking the short return to, maybe, give a good impression to other players whom are thinking of Montreal as an option and want to see management be proactive. These news GMs are wild cards, sometimes.
Hughes has done a fantastic job, and while a 2nd would be ok considering the circumstances. They have 14 picks this year so most likely it would be a 2023 2nd. Right now, it's really hard to digest a 2nd when Kulak got a 2nd, Leddy got a 2nd for crying out loud, twice, in the past year. Leddy is cooked by every metric. ppl are paying for what he was. Petry is in his prime at 34 with 4 seasons of 40 plus points and just finsihed very strong with 56 point pace to finish with MSL in final 30 games.
These RHD and especially a top4 go for a premium. Risto is younger and has his detractors but it just took one GM to overpay so I don't see why Hughes cant find a team out of Jeff's no trade list that will pay just a fair price. If it's absolutely needed move for the dressing room and must be done before camp, then so be it but if this isn't a rush job then there is zero reason why Jeff wouldnt get the standard 1st rounder, prospect and roster player. He's still very good, 3 years is reasonable length at 34. Letang at 35 years of age is better than ever coming off career highs! I dont take age into consideration as much as trajectory. Jeff much like Letang is still strong. A guy like Leddy at 32 as been down the last 4 years.