Tribute Andy Greene Retires a Devil

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[Devils731]

Greene, at his height, was underrated around the league because he wasn’t flashy. He could do almost everything at a pretty high level at his peak.

“Greene will be acknowledged by the Devils for his time with the organization during the club's home opener on October 15 versus the Detroit Red Wings, Greene's hometown team. He and his family will participate in the ceremonial puck drop. Additionally, he will join the MSG broadcast for a first intermission interview with Erika Wachter and his former teammate and predecessor as captain, Bryce Salvador.”

 

[OmNomNom]

dude had an amazing bounceback in the mid '10s. grats to him on a great long career, esp as an undrafted player who made it to captain!

 

[johnny pierogi]

hang the jersey i'll buy tickets

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Awesome Devil, awesome career.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Some fond memories of him. He was so damn good during the 2012 run. I’d watch games with my friends and they had no idea who he was and kept praising the plays he’d make defensively. He was a good one.

 

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[FinnishDevil]

Should have been on the US Olympic team in 2014.

Great Devil, probably even better person.

 

[Japam]

Congrats, Andy!

 

[My3Sons]

It's easy to root for sincere caring guys like Greene and Hischier.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Amazing! Love Papa Andy. Was so glad to see him get to 1000 games too. Hell of a career for anybody, especially for an undrafted FA.

 

[Darkauron]

Solid player and a humble and great human being. Congrats Andy

 

[Nocashstyle]

He was just such a steady presence on the backend for a lot of years. His peak is definitely underrated league-wide, and maybe even amongst some Devils fans too.

I love the fact that him and Zajac signed one day contracts to officially retire as Devils. It just feels right.

 

[Japam]

I vaguely remember stories about him keeping the team in line when they went out after the Kings won the cup. Good guy Andy.

 

[Nocashstyle]

I also love that he’s getting recognized during the home opener. The atmosphere is always electric and he absolutely deserves that type of energy.

 

[MartyOwns]

andy screene! well-deserved, great guy

 

[Devs3cups]

Underrated as they come. Greene is one of those guys that made you feel secure when he was on the ice. A tremendous leader.

 

[The Wumpus]

I wish we could de-age Greene and Zajac to be on our current team

 

[Cheddabombs]

What a great guy, happy retirement! Hope he finds his way back with the Devils in some capacity

 

[Bleedred]

Definitely one of the only defensemen you can identify with the team between Rafalski and present day. I would say probably THE ONLY other than maybe Severson.

 

[britdevil]

Congrats Andy, well deserved honour.

 

[forceten]

Just a lovely guy and great, steady player. I recall taking my son to a Devils-Canes game here in Raleigh (wearing Devils gear, natch) and pointed him out during warmups, saying, that's our captain Andy Greene. He's been a great player for us, doesn't get enough credit, and is just so steady and reliable. He must have heard because he looked over - and flipped my son the puck - over the heads of a bunch of ladies who were begging for one. Made my son's night - he still has the puck all these years later.

Congratulations on an amazing career!

 

[OmNomNom]

I wish we could de-age Greene and Zajac to be on our current team

that's 1 too many 3Cs

 

[Xirik]

The Working mans Captain! A guy who wasn't gifted great talent but worked his ass off to become a great captain and a great Defenseman.

probably should also be a thread on the main board I think if anyone wants to do it, If not I might later today.

 

[Xirik]