Confirmed with Link: Matt Greene Bought Out, Joining Kings Front Office (as scout)

[BigKing]

These posts sound like someone who just passed away. All compliments for a guy who was probably blasted on this forum more than anyone except D. Brown.

Well, there is a contingent that doesn't understand the cumulative effects of a guy like Greene just hammering opposition forwards all game but they sure can see an interference minor.

He definitely didn't have "it" anymore after the 2013 back injury, although he stepped up in the 2014 playoffs. Easy to get ragged on after that time but, man, he got crapped on prior to that when he was easily underrated when it came to physical, stay-at-home defensemen around the league.

A friend of mine--a Ducks fan--couldn't believe the grief he was getting on this board. Would have happily taken him on the Ducks.

 

[Stimpythecat]

Sportsnet reporting he'll get a front office deal with LA.

Thanks for everything Greener.

I was hoping this was the case. Thank you for the info.


Thank you Greener for being a critical part of two cups. We fans will remember all that you have done.

 

[The Night King]

Dude will make an excellent coach. Loved him as a player, always gave 100%. His reaction to a goal he scored (may have been his last) was priceless. Just shrugged his shoulders almost apologetically, true gamer.

 

[KingsFan7824]

 

[KINGS17]

The trade for Stoll and Greene was the beginning of the culture change.

Greene's leadership will be and has been missed.

 

[Jisatsu]

Dude was a beast. I'm glad he got to retire before he became too big of an issue on ice. Playing physically like he did really wears on a person and your game suffers from the toll it takes. Love the look on his face after his last goal.

 

[Bondoao1]

one of my favorite Kings. Thanks for everything Greene

I'll never forget this video... LOL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qRxDUf6WI0

 

[BigKing]

one of my favorite Kings. Thanks for everything Greene

I'll never forget this video... LOL


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qRxDUf6WI0

Total classic. I looked for the KingsVision clip from 2010 where I asked him how much water was crushed after a blowout win against CBJ and when the playoff beards start but, not surprisingly, it is no longer online.

Love that YT video though. Dumbbells. Need 'em.

 

[BigBrown]

Feels like I've already said goodbye to the guy since he's barely played the last couple of years.

In his prime he was a monster and a big part of the Kings identity. Greene was just a puck eating, slot clearing machine that would beat the snot out of you anywhere on the ice. Except in actual fights

Seriously, how lucky were the Kings to have him and Martinez anchor the THIRD pair for their cup runs?

 

[johnjm22]

He played an old school brand of hockey that you don't really such much of anymore. When he was at his peak he would regularly dog out opposing forwards. He perfected the art of playing on the edge; he'd rough up the opposition as much as he possibly could without getting a roughing/interference penalty. It was beautiful.

Best of luck to you Matt.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He played an old school brand of hockey that you don't really such much of anymore. When he was at his peak he would regularly dog out opposing forwards. He perfected the art of playing on the edge; he'd rough up the opposition as much as he possibly could without getting a roughing/interference penalty. It was beautiful.

Best of luck to you Matt.

He really was as clean a player as a guy could be for being as rugged as he was. Total expert at using both upper body AND lower body in his hits and pins and was strong enough to do both (as opposed to like JMFJ who just tried to kill everyone with his upper body every time). And of course as you say, just punching bagged people, that had to be exhausting to deal with.

 

[BigKing]

He really was as clean a player as a guy could be for being as rugged as he was. Total expert at using both upper body AND lower body in his hits and pins and was strong enough to do both (as opposed to like JMFJ who just tried to kill everyone with his upper body every time). And of course as you say, just punching bagged people, that had to be exhausting to deal with.

So much fun to watch as a STHer. No secret I love physical hockey.

**** this current team is boring to watch.

 

[kilowatt]

So much fun to watch as a STHer. No secret I love physical hockey.

**** this current team is boring to watch.

I like physical hockey. I like creative hockey. Last year's team was neither.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

So much fun to watch as a STHer. No secret I love physical hockey.

**** this current team is boring to watch.

God that 2012 team in particular was a bunch of just stone cold killers running over everyone.

 

[BigKing]

I like physical hockey. I like creative hockey. Last year's team was neither.

Couldn't have said it better.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Love the warrior. Hope he stays with the team in some capacity, scout or another position.

 

[kingsfan28]

God that 2012 team in particular was a bunch of just stone cold killers running over everyone.

But,but,but they would never beat the 16' or 17' Pens....

 

[Johnny Utah]

My two good buddies are Blues fans and when we beat them in the playoffs in 2012 they both said the Kings D of Greene, Mitchell and Scuderi was too tough for them. Not as in fighting tough, but hard to play against, heavy sticks, throwing checks, boxing guys out. Was just too much for the Blues. Scuderi and Mitchell were both early 30's and still had enough in the tank. Green was only 29 and he was a beast with a young Martinez.

 

[kingsholygrail]

2012 Was such a perfect storm for our D-core.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Sportsnet reporting he'll get a front office deal with LA.

Thanks for everything Greener.

Matt Greene - Senior HMIC

 

[USE Fi]

Got message from Jon Rosen about that article that he is staying with Kings as a pro scout and answer was that it might be true but could come after if he retires.

 

[kingskring]

Matt Greene to become scout for kings.

“@lakingsinsider: Again, not final, but it looks like one significant responsibility of Matt Greene’s pro scouting duties would be as an AHL-Pacific scout.â€

“@lakingsinsider: BTW, Matt Greene may remain with the organization as a pro scout. Believe @sportsnet also had this. Nothing official decided as of now.â€