Petry is expected to be traded before the March 2 trade deadline, according to the Edmonton Journal.Petry and the Oilers have not scheduled any negotiations to work on a new contract. It seems that general manager Craig MacTavish has soured on Petry for whatever reason even though one could make the argument that Petry has been the team's best defenseman this season. Petry won't fetch a top pick or prospect in a deal, but defenders are always in demand at the deadline and he should be able to bring back a decent piece should the Oilers indeed go in that direction.