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What examples do we have of D like Petry
Do squat until 26 then take off for 5 years in row
And going back aways, Brian Rafalski. And even further, Ted Harris. Most of you probably won't remember him, but he was a big part of turning the Habs fortunes around in the mid sixties, and 4 Cups in 5 years followed. I think he was about 28 when he broke into the league.Chara & Mark Giordano for starters
BTW - Petry was a 1st pairing Dman playing 1st pair TOI w Oilers, not some 7Dman eating hot dogs in the stands.
Coming to Habs simply provided him right situation..
Not to argue the point, I just found the question interesting. Those are two names (along with Giordano) that came to my mind right away. I'm sure there are other, recent ones.