The Minnesota Wild have made a significant trade, acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers. This transaction was confirmed on Thursday, involving a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Details of the Trade
Jeff Petry, 38, has played 58 games this season with the Panthers, recording eight points, all assists. He averages 14 minutes and 51 seconds of ice time per game. His current contract runs through the end of the season with a cap hit of $775,000.
Conditional Pick Criteria
The conditional pick can upgrade to a fifth-round selection if the Wild successfully progress to the playoffs. Specifically, the pick will convert if Minnesota wins two playoff rounds and Petry participates in at least 50 percent of the games in those rounds.
Petry’s Career Journey
Originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2006 NHL Draft as the 45th overall pick, Petry spent three seasons at Michigan State University before beginning his pro career in 2010 with the Oilers. He played in Edmonton for parts of five seasons before being traded to the Montreal Canadiens during the 2014-15 season.
- With Montreal, Petry was an integral part of the team, contributing significantly during the 2021 Stanley Cup run.
- In July 2022, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins alongside Ryan Poehling for Mike Hoffman and a 2023 fourth-round pick.
- After a year in Pittsburgh, he joined the Detroit Red Wings before signing with the Panthers in 2025.
Career Statistics
| Team | Games Played | Goals | Points | Pens/Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | 336 | 27 | 97 | 184 |
| Canadiens | 430 | 80 | 284 | 164 |
| Pens | 78 | 3 | 22 | 39 |
| Red Wings | 82 | 6 | 24 | 12 |
| Panthers | 58 | 0 | 8 | 27 |
Throughout his extensive NHL career, Petry has played in 1,039 games, tallying 96 goals and 393 points, along with 426 penalty minutes. He has also participated in 48 playoff games, scoring five goals and adding 13 points, exclusively with the Canadiens.
