Wow: the Red Wings make a major announcement concerning Jeff Petry and it's a huge slap in the face

Even though he was traded to his team of choice, in his city of choice, and thought he'd have a peaceful season, the former defenseman of the Montreal Canadiens, Jeff Petry, just got a slap in the face.

Having played only two brief games with the Detroit Red Wings, his new team, Petry has been pulled from the lineup. You read that right.

It's a big surprise, especially considering the Red Wings really don't have a strong defense.

So, he will be watching tonight's game from the stands.

Petry, 35, played barely 16 minutes per game this season in Detroit (no points, a -2 differential, and four penalty minutes).