POLLS     NHL STATS     SEARCH

TRENDING NOW


Former Norris Trophy Nominee Faces Extreme Struggles in Detroit

PUBLICATION
Aaron
November 2, 2023  (2:04 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY

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.

Massive Fall From Grace

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.

As Read on Markerzone - Former Norris Nominee Hits Rock Bottom in Detroit

POLL
2 NOVEMBRE   |   128 ANSWERS
Former Norris Trophy Nominee Faces Extreme Struggles in Detroit

Do you think Petry will rebound?

Yes5643.8 %
No7256.3 %
List of polls
Latest 10 stories
PUCKREPORTER.COM
COPYRIGHT @2024 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS  -  POLICIES  -  PRIVACY AND COOKIE SETTINGS