Last season Jeff Petry asked the Montreal Canadiens for a trade. Due to vaccine mandates, Petry's wife and children were forced to remain in the United States while he played in Canada. This led to Petry having his toughest season in Montreal.
Petry, 34, has 3 years remaining on a 4 year deal paying him $6,250,000 per season. Petry put up 27 points last season in 68 games.