THREE THINGS: Andy Greene's Career in New Jersey

You'd have to go back to 2005-06 season, 15 years ago, when there wasn't a Devils roster without Andy Greene on it.
Greene, the captain of the team since 2015, was traded on Sunday afternoon to the New York Islanders. For many fans it will be strange to see Greene in a different uniform, the Devils jersey being the only one he's ever worn over his 14 year NHL career.

1. SEVENTH IN FRANCHISE HISTORY IN GAMES PLAYED

Greene ends his career with New Jersey having played 932 games with the franchise. That total puts Greene at seventh on the Devils all-time games played list. A pretty remarkable feat for a player who went undrafted and joined the Devils in the 2006-07 season. On October 9, 2015 Greene was named captain on the team replacing Bryce Salvador.
"I think I'll just go about my business the same way I've always gone," Greene said at the time. "Be the same player and person. It's a letter. But I'll continue to play and be that same player."

2. SNEAKY OFFENSIVE CONTRIBUTOR

Greene has been a mainstay on the Devils blueline and while not known for putting up offensive numbers, he did have his best season in 2009-10 when he totaled 37 points, with six goals and 31 assists, including 15 power play points.
In total, Greene accumulated 246 points (49 goals, 197 assists), along with nine points in 50 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Where Greene has certainly excelled, even in these later years is making an impact on the Devils penalty kill. His shot blocking ability was appreciated by all teammates throughout his career, putting his body on the line blocking 1,755 shots for New Jersey.
That is a remarkable number, that ranks number one since he joined New Jersey - and by a wide margin.
Colin White ranks second with 582 blocked shots.

3. LEADERSHIP

It really cannot be understated the impact that Greene has had off the ice for the organization as a leader. Greene not only took his job as the captain very seriously on the ice, he took on the role as a mentor to so many in the Devils locker room. In his five seasons as Devils captain, he has helped bring along many of the young talent we see today, whether they are defensemen or not.
He was Damon Severson's first defensive partner and for a while sat next to him in the locker room, and on a regular basis you could hear the young players like Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes use Andy as an example when talking about preparation and professionalism. Andy mentored so many that have come through the Devils locker room, setting up a bright future for the franchise.