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Red Wings add to defense with trade for former MSU standout Jeff Petry

Detroit — The Red Wings continue to revamp their roster and add a local flavor to the lineup.

The Wings announced Tuesday they acquired defenseman Jeff Petry from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2025.

Petry, 35, played at Orchard Lake St. Mary's and Michigan State and is the son of Dan Petry, the former Tigers pitcher and current Bally Sports Detroit broadcaster.

The Red Wings added to their defensive corps, with a trade for Jeff Petry, who played at Orchard Lake St. Mary's and Michigan State.

Petry spent last season in Pittsburgh, where he had five goals and 26 assists, for 31 points in 61 games, and a plus-two rating, during an injury-filled season.