If you thought Jeff Petry's market value was on the decline due to his miserable season, you'll have to change your tune.
With the most recent comments from Pierre LeBrun, we can hope that the Montreal Canadiens won't get any wind in return for their veteran defenseman.
The informant admitted to having chatted with a Western Association executive about the value of the Habs' number 26, whether it was declining. His answer might surprise some.
"This executive would not hesitate to offer what it takes for his services if he needed them for his team."
Recall that Elliotte Friedman mentioned earlier that it would make much more sense for Petry to be traded in the offseason, rather than at the trade deadline due to flexibility.
However, if a team decided to go all out for an experienced defenseman like Petry, the Habs would have no choice but to listen, in my opinion. It's a known fact that teams tend to overpay at the trade deadline.
Petry has three more seasons left on his contract, worth $6.25 million. He also has a no-trade clause that includes 15 teams.
