Back to the Detroit Red Wings Newsfeed

New Wings D Mike Green a much-needed, exciting player

Deep into the NHL off-season, Helene

St. James takes a look

at individual Red Wings and assesses expectations for the upcoming season.

Today's focal point: Defenseman Mike Green

Looking at 2014-15 production: 10 goals, 35 assists, 45 points in 72 games; two assists in 14 playoff games while with the Washington Capitals.

Looking at money: Signed through 2017-18 for $6 million per season.

Looking back: Green was second among Capitals defensemen in scoring and first in defensive rating with a plus-15.