Jeff Petry was playing his first game this year once morest the Montreal Canadiens, a club with which he spent the last eight years of his life, and he was greeted as it should be: with a wave of boos.
Boos for Petry who touches the puck. It was predictable and it’s probably also a bit of good heart… #CH #Pens
— Francois Gagnon (@GagnonFrancois) October 17, 2022
The quarterback was booed copiously every time his paddle touched the disc, which is hardly surprising. He experienced the treatment that the partisans reserve for the elders, especially those who leave in a somewhat particular way.
But he also received a standing ovation from the crowd as he presented a video on the big screen, proving that fans can be objective when the time is right.
Petry gets booed when he touches the puck, but cheered following his video
???????? ????⚪️???? pic.twitter.com/SbVpa81VzJ— Marc-André Perreault (@MA_PerreaultTVA) October 17, 2022
Before this first duel once morest his former comrades, Petry took a moment to have a bite to eat and spend quality minutes with some of them on Sunday evening. On Monday morning, he took some time to catch up with his friend Paul Byron.
#LetsGoPens Jeff Petry said he went out for dinner with a few of his former #Habs team-mates last night, he saw Paul Byron this morning but there still a few #Canadiens players he hasn’t seen yet.
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 17, 2022
For this first trip to Montreal, Petry was not accompanied by her family, she who should however present herself at the Bell Center during the next visit of the Pittsburgh Penguins, on November 12th.
#LetsGoPens Jeff Petry says his family did not make the trip to Montreal to see his first game vs. the #Habs but will look into trying to come for the November 12th game when the #Pens are back in town.
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 17, 2022
Then despite a fishtail end, the number 26 is fully aware that his career has taken a masterful turn during his career in Montreal, he who has greatly evolved. It was with the bleu-blanc-rouge that he reached his full potential, becoming an important cog in the club for 508 games.
#LetsGoPens Jeff Petry on his tenure with the #Habs: « from the day I got here, my time here was really beneficial for me. If you look at the pattern of my career, I came into my own and developed into the player I am; all or a big chunk of that was my time here »
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 17, 2022
However, he didn’t put his head in the sand regarding his departure from Montreal, stressing that it was a great relief. He needed to feel a different, fresher air.
Jeff Petry on the trade that sent her to Pittsburgh:
“It was a relief. Last year was difficult. I’m happy to have this new start with a very talented team. It’s a breath of fresh air.”@RDSca
— Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) October 17, 2022
In the end, Petry was happy, but a little anxious to come back to Montreal to break the ice quickly. Now, this little stress is behind him, which will certainly allow him to continue his journey with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
A lot of
– Yes, the vision of the game remains one of the main assets of Juraj Slafkovsky.
Slafkovsky’s most underrated asset? His vision of the game. Bright passes for Wideman.
— Nicolas Cloutier (@NCloutierTVA) October 17, 2022
– The art of choosing the right moment for a good check.
Arber Xhekaj my choice!
Violence:✅
Not Violence: pic.twitter.com/RyJfqo2PeI— Scott Matla (@scottmatla) October 17, 2022
– Jordan Harris won in the first period once morest the Penguins.
Jordan Harris currently has 3 of 10 shots #Habs
Harris currently has 3 of the #GoHabsGo’s 10 shots.
— L.A. Lariviere (@L_A_theRiver) October 17, 2022
– Gabriel Vilardi continues to win with the Los Angeles Kings.
LAK Gabriel Vilardi strong start continues in Detroit. Levels game at 1 with his 3rd of the season.
— Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) October 17, 2022
