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MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the team has agreed to terms on a six-year contract with defenseman Jeff Petry (2015/16 to 2020/21).
“We are very happy that Jeff has agreed to remain with the Montreal Canadiens for the next six seasons. To re-sign him to a new contract was one of our main off-season priorities. Jeff showed a tremendous will to commit to the Canadiens and stay in Montreal,” said general manager Marc Bergevin. “He is a solid defenseman with speed and size who acquired valuable playoff experience this year.