Detroit — This was what the Red Wings were expecting to get when they signed defenseman Mike Green.
Especially Monday in Ottawa, Green was skating the puck into the Senators’ zone, looking to pass, finding an open man, or firing the puck at net.
Head always up, and looking over the action on the ice.
Jumping into the play and making a big offensive play is a prime reason Green was signed to a three-year contract worth $18 million on July 1 with the Red Wings.
With the Red Wings encouraging their defensemen to not shy away from an offensive standpoint, Green is thrilled.