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First, there is the expected change in workload. Petry averaged nearly 19 minutes per game (fourth among Red Wings defensemen) and was saddled with a subpar partner in Ben Chiarot. In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle. Going to Florida, he’ll be able to comfortably slot in as a No. 6 defenseman, where he’ll handle fewer minutes and far easier defensive matchups. He will likely play alongside Dmitry Kulikov, who would be a rock-solid partner.
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