Veteran defenseman Jeff Petry is looking forward to joining the two-time, reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers after signing a one-year deal with the team.

Former Michigan State defenseman Jeff Petry is joining forces with one of the NHL's top dynasties in recent memory. On Tuesday, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers ...

Petry is a smooth skating, high hockey IQ blueliner who should acclimate well to Florida’s way of doing things. His size, strength and above-average mobility will suit him well with the Panthers.

This was an injury-plagued, frustrating season for the Red Wings’ Jeff Petry. And at age 37, who knows what the free-agent market will be for the veteran defenseman.