Mike Green’s WashingtonCaps.com Page
The Forecaster’s take (via TSN)
Back story: The Caps third and final selection in the 1st round of the 2004 draft, Mike Green may have had his draft stock drop due to playing on a terrible Saskatoon Blades team. He split last year between Washington and Hershey, helping the Bears win the Calder Cup and grabbing a spot on the AHL’s All-Rookie team.
How’s it look so far? It looks good. Very good. A favorite of OFB, Green’s play has been smooth, displaying the poise and confidence of a ten-year veteran. Unafraid to get involved in the offensive game and comfortable leading the breakout, Green’s smooth skating and hockey sense have been a welcome addition to a sometimes-besieged Caps’ blueline. Second only to Pothier in power play minutes amongst defenders (though Semin plays the 1st PP unit point), Green’s lack of penalty kill time reflects an area for improvement: defensive coverage.
In the future? Those in the know aren’t hesitant to predict top-2 defenseman status for Green, and it’s not hard to see why. A good open-ice hitter in the WHL, Green has shown the occasional flash of physicality in the bigs, but the adjustment is still a work in progress. The biggest hurdle for Green is tightening up his defensive coverage; the way Green seems to analyze the game, that may just be a matter of experience and time. All of that is nitpicking, however, as Green seems to have a bright future ahead of him.
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