JEFF PETRY NEWS

Absent from practice Petry (upper body) was not on the ice for Friday's practice session, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Petry -- who was forced to leave Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh early -- should probably be considered questionable, at best, to feature against the Predators on Saturday. If the veteran blueliner is ruled out, Erik Gustafsson figures to see the biggest uptick in ice time while Albert Johansson could make his NHL debut.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't finish contest Petry (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Penguins.

Impact Petry was ruled out for the rest of the game early in the third period. It's unclear at what point the defenseman was injured. He logged a hit, one shot on goal and a minus-1 rating in 9:34 of ice time. Albert Johansson could replace Petry in the lineup Saturday versus the Predators, but the Red Wings also have Justin Holl in the AHL as a more experienced option.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced effort Thursday Petry registered a goal, two hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Petry fired the puck from the right circle and managed to avoid all the traffic in front of his heavy shot for a top-shelf tally. The defensive effort also was on point, as Petry seemed to play with confidence and grit while facing his employer from last year. Petry had 31 points through 61 games with the Penguins in 2022-23. He's at a mere three goals and 20 assists through 70 games in his debut campaign for the Wings, albeit with 127 blocked shots and 138 hits for the more predictable part of his player profile.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What are the Red Wings thinking with Jeff Petry, Daniel Sprong? Mailbag Red Wings beat writer Max Bultman answers subscriber questions as Detroit battles for its first playoff berth since 2016.

APRIL 4, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains in lineup Petry recorded an assist and blocked a shot in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Impact After being questionable for the game due to an illness, Petry remained in his regular spot on the second pairing with partner Simon Edvinsson. Petry finished with one shot, three hits, one blocked shot and an even rating in 19:56 of ice time. This was only the second point for Petry in the month of March. While he still plays top-four minutes for the Red Wings, the 36-year old cannot be relied upon for producing points at this stage of his career.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Washington Petry (illness) will play Tuesday versus the Capitals, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Petry is expected to skate on the second pairing against Washington. He's tallied 19 points through 62 games this campaign.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Petry (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Capitals, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Petry didn't participate in Monday's practice and could end up being a game-time decision versus Washington. He has produced two goals, 19 points, 118 blocked shots and 118 hits across 62 outings this season. If Jake Walman (lower body) isn't ready to return Tuesday, Justin Holl could take Petry's spot in the lineup.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in loss Petry recorded an assist in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact This was the first point in eight games for Petry, who has struggled with a minus-9 rating over that span. He's been physical with 18 hits and 23 blocked shots amid the slump, but the Wings need more out of pretty much everyone as they are 2-10-0 over their last 10 games. For the season, Petry has two goals, 17 assists, 112 hits and 114 blocked shots, which aren't numbers that jump off the page.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shot attempt leads to assist Petry earned a secondary assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Petry fired the puck through heavy traffic and a fortuitus deflection off teammate J.T. Compher culminated in a Lucas Raymond tally at the doorstep. Not every helper will be pretty, but it all looks the same in the box score, as Petry is up to 14 assists and 16 total points through 46 games. The veteran defenseman continues to work on the second defensive pair, albeit with him lacking opportunities on the power play.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in OT win Petry delivered an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Petry provided a no-frills pass in the defensive zone, spurring forwards David Perron and Lucas Raymond, with the latter deking goalie Casey DeSmith at the doorstep to open the scoring. At 36 years old, Petry is averaging a career-low 18:39 of ice time in his debut season with the Red Wings. He's posted two goals, 13 assists, 56 hits and 77 blocked shots through 42 games, which probably isn't enough to put him on the fantasy radar outside of deep leagues.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up two apples Petry registered two assists to complement a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Kings.

Impact This was one of Petry's best performances since joining the Red Wings ahead of this season. The 36-year-old veteran is averaging a career low in ice time (18:26), and it's an especially stark contrast to the 22:21 of rink run the defenseman saw with the Penguins last year. Petry has two goals, 11 assists and a plus-4 rating through 33 games; he's occasionally been thrust into power-play action but is still looking for his first man-advantage point donning the Winged Wheel.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Thursday Petry scored a goal on three shots, logged three hits and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.

Impact Petry had gone three games without a point while missing two contests -- one as a scratch and the other due to injury -- in that span. The 36-year-old played Thursday in a seven-defensemen lineup with Andrew Copp (lower body) out. Petry, Olli Maatta and Justin Holl are the blueliners the Red Wings have most frequently cycled out of the lineup. Petry has two goals, nine assists, 37 shots on net, 40 hits, 50 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating and offers the most fantasy upside of the three part-timers.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Friday Petry (upper body) should return to the lineup Friday versus Nashville, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Impact Petry has been a disappointment offensively this season as he has only one goal and nine assists in 27 games. Petry was not available Wednesday in Minnesota after he was injured versus New Jersey on Saturday in the final game before the Christmas break. Look for Petry to be paired with Ben Chiarot in his return to action.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Petry (upper body) is set to miss Wednesday's game against Minnesota, according to Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News.

Impact Petry sustained the injury during Saturday's 3-2 loss to New Jersey. He has a goal, 10 points, 34 hits and 49 blocks in 27 outings in 2023-24. With Petry out Wednesday, Justin Holl is likely to draw back into the lineup.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with undisclosed injury Petry won't return to Saturday's game against New Jersey due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Petry was injured when he collided with teammate Christian Fischer, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Both players left the contest as a result of the incident. Petry entered Saturday's action with a goal, 10 points, 34 hits and 49 blocks in 26 outings in 2023-24. If he isn't available Wednesday versus Minnesota, then Justin Holl might draw back into the lineup.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up late-game equalizer Petry delivered an assist in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Flyers.

Impact The Red Wings permitted five unanswered goals between the second and third period, but Petry did his part to force overtime, dumping the puck off to Dylan Larkin with the captain scoring a seemingly impossible goal from behind the net. Petry has been decent based on one goal and nine assists through 26 games, but the 36-year-old is averaging a career low in ice time (18:37), and he may end up disappointing fantasy managers who recall his four consecutive 40-plus-point seasons with the Habs from 2017-21.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of campaign Petry scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 home loss against the Ducks.

Impact Petry's goal was his first of the season, and he opened the scoring at 2:29 of the second period to slice the lead to 4-1, beginning the comeback. He finished with a minus-1 rating, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a hit in 17:32 of ice time. The veteran rearguard had managed just two assists in the past 13 games, and his playing time has been dwindling. Perhaps this goal will jump-start things for the veteran.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing less ice time with Detroit Petry is averaging a career-low 18:48 of ice time in his first season with the Red Wings.

Impact The Wings are content with Petry on the second pair with Ben Chiarot, as those defensemen have reunited following their two-and-a-half years together as members of the Canadiens between 2018-21. Petry is averaging just 42 seconds of ice time on the power play and is still seeking his first goal with the Wings, but he's helping out in other areas based on eight assists, 30 hits, and 45 blocked shots through 21 games.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two helpers in victory Petry recorded a pair of assists in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Petry led the Red Wings with 24:16 of ice time and easily had one of his best games donning a red and white sweater. The veteran defenseman has six helpers through 10 contests, though it's worth noting Petry overcame an upper-body injury that surfaced in October, and he is still searching for his first goal this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Petry (upper body) will return to action versus the Bruins on Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Petry is expected to return to a third-pairing role following his three-game absence. The 35-year-old vet has collected two helpers through four contests this campaign.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Petry (upper body) will miss Thursday's game versus Winnipeg but is likely to return for Saturday's contest against Boston.

Impact Thursday's match will be Detroit's third straight game without Petry. The 35-year-old defenseman has two assists, six PIM, seven hits and four blocks in four contests this year. When Petry's back, Olli Maatta might serve as a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Petry (upper body) won't be available for Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Petry is considered day-to-day with the injury. The veteran defender has collected two assists through four contests this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers two assists Petry recorded two assists, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Petry did some damage against his former team, helping out on second-period tallies from Ben Chiarot and Andrew Copp. It's a good response from Petry after he was a healthy scratch Monday versus the Blue Jackets. The 35-year-old defenseman had gone pointless in his first two appearances, and he's added four shots on net, seven hits, three blocked shots, six PIM and an even plus-minus rating through three contests. Petry's spot in the lineup is obviously not guaranteed -- he'll compete with the likes of Justin Holl and Olli Maatta for playing time.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE