Feb 8, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) attempts to block a shot by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto (15) in the second period at Verizon Center. The Flyers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jacob Strozyk, Editor – Another Vote For Buffalo Sabres To Get Mike Green
If he still is available and his current team do not wish to resign him, a player that would mean the world to the Buffalo Sabres would be none other than Mike Green. Mike Green once scored 32 goals in a season, and since has still been a solid offensive bullion presence in the NHL.
Should the Washington Capitals let him walk away, he would be a very valuable asset for Buffalo. As a proven top 2 defenseman in this league, he brings both experience and determination to the lineup. His defensive ability is not lost in any way in comparison to his offensive ability. Green would step in as the Sabres top defender and would not only be a great player but mentor as well.
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At the young age of 29, he is still in the prime of his career. That being said, Green would be on Buffalo to help them finish their rebuild and even continue to be a top level player in the process. He has said that he would love to stay in Washington, but Washington has said that he will need to accept a reduced salary and less of a player role. In Buffalo, he would have the opportunity to play top defenseman minutes while also being one of the primary sources of offense.
The Sabres lack a puck moving defenseman that can control the offensive play from the blue line. They have been missing a power play quarterback for so many years, and Mike Green would be the man to solve that issue. Should Green hit the free agent market, the Buffalo Sabres would be fools not to throw him a large ridiculous contract to sway him here.
Bringing in Mike Green might change the dynamics of the blue line, but if the team wants to add another level of security on an already budding defensive corps, it might just be the guy in the locker room that can keep Nikita Zadorov’s head in the game.
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