Player Discussion Jeff Petry

[De Montreal]

I remember a couple years ago, when Subban got ejected for the microfracture slash, Petry was put in his spot for that game and was rock solid.

Yes, Petry is the least of my worry on that back end. I know what to expect from him. He's gonna get criticism from times to times, it's a long season and every one get bad stretch, but if he bring it in the postseason I'll be happy.

 

[TT1]

Too many turnovers.. and he's not always alert defensively.

 

[The Great Weal]

Too many turnovers.. and he's not always alert defensively.

He was great in the playoffs. It is funny, Benn looked great and Petry looked bad, when they were paired up together they switched roles.

 

[habtastic]

In case anybody is not aware, his dad played for the Tigers, and it was a big surprise that he didn't go back and sign with Detroit.

Just letting you know in case you didn't have to watch the series on NBC.

But yeah, Petry is fine.

 

[Joannie9]

Loved Petry's play in the playoffs. Rock steady defensively, didn't take unnecessary risks. We are lucky to have him as a 3rd dman

 

[tazsub3]

Loved Petry's play in the playoffs. Rock steady defensively, didn't take unnecessary risks. We are lucky to have him as a 3rd dman

Some players raise it in the playoffs. Petry is one of those. It's now two playoffs and two playoffs he raised his game.

 

[Adam Michaels]

[NHL2]c-52510103[/NHL2]

Oh, to be a fly on Petry's hat.

 

[KevSkillz4]

He is underrated. He is good 3rd defenseman. I really like him.

In some part in the last season, he played like very very well.

 

[Tyson]

He is underrated. He is good 3rd defenseman. I really like him.

In some part in the last season, he played like very very well.

Sometimes he looks like an all star. Always seems to leave me expecting more. Agreed that he is a solid 2nd pairing D

 

[Hackett]

I loved Petry in 14-15. There was really no big flaw in his game, and his reliability factor was amazing. 15-16 was the first time he looked to be struggling. Based on the fact he eventually pulled out of the season for surgery, I'm guessing his physical health played a large role in his struggles. Fast forward to 16-17, and I thought he was a mixed bag. Some stretches, he looked awful and in others, he showed flashes of what made me like him so much when he first arrived in Montreal.

Based on his historic inconsistencies with this club, I have no idea what to expect from petry now, but the habs need him to be at his best more than any other season. If that happens, then the defense instantly improves by a considerable margin.... That's how important he is and how much of an impact he can have.

 

[Habs]

Petry stinks in any role other than 5-6, and he's overpaid and soft.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Petry stinks in any role other than 5-6, and he's overpaid and soft.

This is just not at all true.

 

[the]

He is underrated. He is good 3rd defenseman. I really like him.

In some part in the last season, he played like very very well.

Maybe that's just me but I expected him and was hyped up to be a #2 defenceman, I'm disappointed!

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

If Alzner's his partner I'm expecting him to be more consistent.

 

[Rapala]

If Alzner's his partner I'm expecting him to be more consistent.

That would be good because he was quite often a tire fire when paired with Markov Beaulieu and Emelin.

Yes he did steady a bit in the post season but he certainly was not remarkable.
He got a free pass on many occasions as the media and indeed this board was focused elsewhere but if he doesn't bring it this year trust me on this he will be targeted.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Maybe that's just me but I expected him and was hyped up to be a #2 defenceman, I'm disappointed!

Petry is a #4 on a good team.

 

[The Great Weal]

Petry is a #4 on a good team.

Like the Pens? Petry is a good #3, and I thought he was very bad last season. He stepped up big time in the playoffs.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Like the Pens? Petry is a good #3, and I thought he was very bad last season. He stepped up big time in the playoffs.

The Pens are an exception because of Crosby, Malkin, Kessel and a winning mentality.

Take any team that made the playoffs and tell me which team Petry would be a #3 dmen?

I can think of Boston for sure, Toronto and Ottawa?

Petry is way too inconsistent both offensively and defensively. He goes 10 superd games and 20 where he disappears.

 

[The Great Weal]

The Pens are an exception because of Crosby, Malkin, Kessel and a winning mentality.

Take any team that made the playoffs and tell me which team Petry would be a #3 dmen?

I can think of Boston for sure, Toronto and Ottawa?

Petry is way too inconsistent both offensively and defensively. He goes 10 superd games and 20 where he disappears.

I am not talking about overall success. You said that he would be a #4 on a good team. The Pens are the best team in the league and I am sure he would also be a #3 there. I am willing to give Petry more time as he had to babysit terrible players.

 

[Seb]

What the eff happened to him?

 

[Adam Michaels]

He had a real bad game last night.

 

[MSLs absurd thighs]

Worst player on the ice yesterday. Alzner had to make up for it and looked good in the process.

 

[Archijerej]

He's always had issues, but with Alzner they may actually form a reliable second pairing. I think anything we say about this d-corpse has to be caveated until after 10-20 games. These are new pairings, learning a new system and it will take time.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

He looked bad in pre-season and yesterday, but I'm not worried about him he's shown enough in the past he's capable of being very solid so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.

 

[habergeon]

I think Petry will be fine. He is a very good defenseman, and he has a good partner. Last night was what it was, but I've seen enough of him to think it was the exception as opposed to the rule. Buffalo had a very good, hard forecheck going, that's tough for any D man.

I'm looking for a strong bounce-back game against Washington.