Yup because I don't want a 34 year old defensemen, who is on a decline, who is signed for 3 more seasons, who has a cap hit of 6.25
Petty is on a decline, based on what? Playing on the worst team in the league or HFBoards stat-watching logic?
Petry has been dealing with lingering injuries, family issues and has been playing on the worst team in the league. If you bothered to watch, his play has been much improved of late since the coaching change. Also, I guess you forgot he received Norris consideration and was one of the best D on his team during the playoffs.
If you forget his last three seasons and base your opinion on how he played at the start of the season, his age and contract maybe I can see your point of view, but IMO that would be a fairly ignorant view.