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Won’t mind Andy back on the third pairing next season but if this is it then I thank him for his service.
Won’t mind Andy back on the third pairing next season but if this is it then I thank him for his service.
Andy Greene Appreciation Thread
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He was a warrior for this franchise. Played with some great players, but also had to play with some real shit ones too.
Solid career and he will be missed. Cheers Andy.
Solid career and he will be missed. Cheers Andy.
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Very few D had a tougher job than him this past decade. What a privilege to watch this dude carry the burden night in and night out without a single complaint.
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Yeah I wish it wasn't the Isles he was going to but OTOH it's best for him and his family that he's not really leaving the area in-season either.
I was already stuck going to the game in mid-March against the Isles, now I'm glad I'll be there to give him an ovation.
I was already stuck going to the game in mid-March against the Isles, now I'm glad I'll be there to give him an ovation.
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Darkauron
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Yeah he still has plenty left. Fine for 3rd pair and PK
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Devilsfan992
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Man was Greene an animal around our Stanley Cup run years. In my opinion, he was the best defenseman for us in the last decade.
Will always remember his Godly year with Larsson where they had one of the lowest GA while having the most defensive zone faceoff and facing the toughest competition.
Will always remember his Godly year with Larsson where they had one of the lowest GA while having the most defensive zone faceoff and facing the toughest competition.
Gross. Their fan base has been horrendous in our building the past few years. Just as obnoxious as the other morons in blue. I hope they get swept.
Better Call Sal
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The classiest of class acts. To think of what he's become from being an undrafted free agent to nearly 1000 games in what will now be almost entirely as a Devil.
He never received the accolades around the league that he deserved, but he was a true #1 defenseman for a number of years. I always thought the flak he got from fans here too was bullshit when he started to slow down because of his age. He still battled to the fullest well over 20 minutes a night when no one else could even come close to taking on that type of role on the defense.
Would honestly love to see him come back on a 1 year deal next year if everyone was in agreement on it, but if this was it, we'll miss you Andy. Thank you for being an all-time soldier for this team for nearly a decade and a half.
He never received the accolades around the league that he deserved, but he was a true #1 defenseman for a number of years. I always thought the flak he got from fans here too was bullshit when he started to slow down because of his age. He still battled to the fullest well over 20 minutes a night when no one else could even come close to taking on that type of role on the defense.
Would honestly love to see him come back on a 1 year deal next year if everyone was in agreement on it, but if this was it, we'll miss you Andy. Thank you for being an all-time soldier for this team for nearly a decade and a half.
Greene was 5th on SH TOI this season, only behind Lindell/Tanev/DeKeyser/Engelland. We probably gave him too many minutes at this stage of his career since our D is putrid, but he should still have some gas left for a reduced role with the Islanders. Definitely will be cheering him on, he's been a great player for us.
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Billdo
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Better Call Sal
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The highest of the high. He's everything you want in a veteran presence in your locker room.
Ugh, this makes me sad though.
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SI90
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agreed. Also says a lot about Pulock. Greene is coming to a great group. Sounds like he’ll fit right in. Don’t worry we’ll appreciate and take care of your boy!!
tr83
Nope, still embarassed
MOAR APPRECIATION PLEASE!
The Coleman thread is like 25 pages long and the Greene thread is paltry.
Not enough can be said about Andy. Too many here have poopooed him recently. While hes in the twilight of his career he was still a serviceable player who got caught up in Hurricane Hynes.
The Coleman thread is like 25 pages long and the Greene thread is paltry.
Not enough can be said about Andy. Too many here have poopooed him recently. While hes in the twilight of his career he was still a serviceable player who got caught up in Hurricane Hynes.
The Coleman Appreciation Thread has 4 less posts than this Greene one.
You’re looking at the Coleman trade thread which had a lot going on due to false reports etc and it was a big trade.
I’ll be honest and it’s not to shit on the guy, but I can’t remember a single truly memorable moment that he was involved in. I mean he was here for a long time and that’s really all it is. He was here. Steady, dependable no frills. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the work he put in but his departure is kind of whatever to me. Could also be that I’m much older now than when I first started watching hockey and I just can’t find it in me to get attached to the players at this point in my life. The further I get away from my youth, the more this all just feels like the business that it actually is. That said, Andy Greene always came off as a true professional and he represented the franchise well. For that, I respect him and wish him well. He quietly carved out a nice career for himself.
tr83
Nope, still embarassed
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