Andy Greene

Andrew Greene (born October 30, 1982) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), primarily for the New Jersey Devils, with whom he served as team captain.

[1] During his rookie professional season in 2006–07, Greene was called-up to the NHL for a short stint to replace the injured Johnny Oduya.

When the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs began, the NHL salary cap no longer applied, allowing the Devils to add Greene to their permanent roster.

[5] At the conclusion of the season, Greene was the Devils' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL player who best shows perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

[6] During the 2019–20 season, on February 16, 2020, Greene was traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for David Quenneville [fi] and a 2021 second-round pick.

[7] Greene scored his first playoff goal in 10 years during the Islanders' second round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

[11] Greene has three older brothers, David, Matt, and Shawn, all of whom played hockey.

Greene with the Devils during the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals