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Habs sign Jeff Petry to six-year, $33 million deal

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Аrpon Basu ‏
"My family, my wife and I made a decision that we strongly wanted to come back" - Jeff Petry


"The way the players are treated, the way the organization is run was a real eye-opener for me" - Jeff Petry
 
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Аrpon Basu
"I have a feeling it's not far off and that played into the decision as well" - Jeff Petry when asked on Canadiens' ability to win
 
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Аrpon Basu ‏
Petry said when he signed 1-year deal last year free agency was the plan, as he played in Montreal and saw how he was valued, plan shifted
 
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Free agency is a big risk for the players. Sure you're getting big money but you have no idea how you're going to like the team, the players, how the coach will treat you, etc.

Players that are happy with their environment, the city, their coach and their organization, are willing to sacrifice a few dollars in exchange of happiness and security. That's why I never had any doubts that he would sign here.
 
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XPOFAN said:
Always the downer. Be happy. Didn't sign him for insane money like we feared
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What are your talking about ? You just inked a player who was dog shit in Edmonton and played well for 20+ games with us . You just paid him like a bonefide #2 , what do I expect , play like a legit 2-3 .

Who gives a shit what he could of got in the UFA market . Look back over the gross mistakes , the countless buyouts etc.....most of the screw ups on July 1 onward.

How many of you wanted Vanek back for 8 x 8 , how would that look now ?

Its a fine signing , terms and dollars but I need the playoff Petry to emerge here not another Emelin who we will be trying to dump this summer.

And this is the start of the retooling that needs to get done this summer , he has had plenty of time observing , its time for action.
 
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Excellent.

Now, there's too much money on the back end. I assume this means Emelin is gonzo.
 
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He improved when he got here. It happens. I really liked his game when he got here.
 
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#Habs top-4 on D has a combined cap hit of $24.35 million.
 
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GEEMAN said:
What are your talking about ? You just inked a player who was dog shit in Edmonton and played well for 20+ games with us . You just paid him like a bonefide #2 , what do I expect , play like a legit 2-3 .

Who gives a shit what he could of got in the UFA market . Look back over the gross mistakes , the countless buyouts etc.....most of the screw ups on July 1 onward.

How many of you wanted Vanek back for 8 x 8 , how would that look now ?

Its a fine signing , terms and dollars but I need the playoff Petry to emerge here not another Emelin who we will be trying to dump this summer.

And this is the start of the retooling that needs to get done this summer , he has had plenty of time observing , its time for action.
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First off, Emelin is fine if a little overpaid. And Petry delivered in the playoffs. Something you are always harping on. You should be happy.
 
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Аrpon Basu ‏
Petry said hearing from players like Subban and Price telling him they wanted him back weighed heavily in his decision to sign
 
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GrandWazoo said:
Free agency is a big risk for the players. Sure you're getting big money but you have no idea how you're going to like the team, the players, how the coach will treat you, etc.

Players that are happy with their environment, the city, their coach and their organization, are willing to sacrifice a few dollars in exchange of happiness and security. That's why I never had any doubts that he would sign here.
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The risk is all on the owners if they signed the right guy at the right time and does he make me a better team . I am sure there would be dozens and dozens and extra dozens of mulligans owners would take right now on fkups they made .

What risk does Petry have ....he has 33 mil in his pocket and regardless of the no trade clause , if it doesnt work or his family hates the environment at some point he can get dealt to a list of teams.

Financial security is the first priority the rest will fall into place , its the team that takes the major risk with either a bad contract , a bad fit , and if you have a few of these mistakes its 10-15 + mil of dead money on your team.
 
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XPOFAN said:
Аrpon Basu ‏
Petry said hearing from players like Subban and Price telling him they wanted him back weighed heavily in his decision to sign
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And Bergevin's mind too, I'll bet. This makes his stars happy, and that matters.
 
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Chantal ‏
#Habs Petry: "I knew they were gonna reach out shortly after the season ended. Playing here is great, living in the city is great."
 
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Chantal ‏
#Habs Petry: "In my exit meeting, they said they were very happy with the way I played."
 
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A d-man has to go. We have too much money cap space tied up on the blue line.
 
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For Geeman

Chantal
#Habs Petry on expectations: "Marc said the way I played earned the contract I was given. He stressed, don't change."
 
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Anything to improve it.

Chantal
#Habs Petry on power play role: "I think I will have a role. That's something I would definitely like to be a part of."
 
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