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DET is the only team that can even afford Petry. Their D needs some work and (maybe) Petry can help...
A few things about that. Petry doesn't get Detroit to the playoffs. He helps Pittsburgh by not being on the team more than he helps the Wings being on the team. He also take a big chunk of salary for 2 more seasons. Within weeks of the playoffs the Wings and Pens were neck and neck for a wildcard spot. You stated there is no rebuild, yet you are trying to pawn him off to make your team better? Detroit being on the rise wants their competition's cast away that isn't good enough for them to compete? And you need to be compensated for the one sided help?
It makes more sense if you are still competing for the big three to keep a good 2RHD. If he is too expensive and a luxury you can't afford, try selling him to a a team that needs him for a purpose first. Detroit gains nothing with Petry for two years, and therefore is a cap dump to them. Not saying the player is, but to Detroit there is no to very limited benefit.