Canadiens sign Jeff Petry to four-year extension

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry has signed a four-year extension. Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Canadiens sign Jeff Petry to four-year, $25 million extension

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 25, 2020 3:06 PM ET

The Montreal Canadiens have locked up an important member of their defense for the next four years.

Montreal announced Friday that they've signed Petry to a four-year, extension carrying an annual cap hit worth $6.25 million.

BREAKING: Four more years for Jeff Petry!#GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 25, 2020

Petry's current contract, which is worth $5.5 million annually, was set to expire after next season. His new deal begins in 2021-22 and runs through the 2024-25 campaign.

The 32-year-old is coming off a fairly productive season for Montreal. Petry tallied 11 goals and 40 points in 71 games this past season. He also added two goals and one assist in 10 playoff games.

Petry, a native of Michigan, was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Oilers before being traded to the Canadiens during the 2014-15 season.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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