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The Montreal Canadiens have signed would-have-been-unrestricted-free-agent defenseman Jeff Petry to a six-year contract extension worth $33 million ($5.5 million average annual value).
Petry, 27, was picked up by the Habs from the Edmonton Oilers prior to the Trade Deadline, recorded three goals and seven points in 19 regular season games with Montreal. He later added two goals and one assist in 12 postseason contests for the Canadiens.
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