Mike Green RUMORS & NEWS

Washington Post "On March 20, Mike Green sat in the visitors’ dressing room at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh after the Washington Capitals’ practice, insisting he was ready to play. He said he was ready to return from his latest malady — a nagging groin injury — stay in the lineup, and hopefully rediscover..." April 06

Washington Post "Mike Green said he will play Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets, but for the second straight day Coach Adam Oates expressed some caution and said the defenseman will be a game-time decision. Green has missed 10 straight games and 13 of the past 15 with a nagging groin injury and while his..." March 21

Washington Post "Mike Green made his first appearance on the ice since Feb. 27 at Philadelphia on Friday morning, when he worked out alone prior to the start of the Capitals’ full team practice. Green, 27, has missed six of the past eight games with a groin injury. Earlier this week the Capitals placed him on..." March 09

Washington Post "Mike Green isn’t on the ice Monday morning for Capitals practice making this the second straight workout he’s missed since aggravating a groin injury last week. Green, who did not travel with the team to Winnipeg, has missed four games with the groin injury and his continued absence from practice..." March 04

Washington Post "Mike Green didn’t skate Friday and he won’t be making the trip to Winnipeg with the Capitals this afternoon because he aggravated the groin injury that caused him to miss three games in February. “It’s obviously concerning because of his past history,” Coach Adam Oates said. “We need to really..." March 01

Washington Post "The Capitals are back on the ice for practice Friday morning before traveling to Winnipeg in the afternoon, but they’re missing top defenseman Mike Green. Green missed three games from Feb. 17-23 with a groin-muscle injury but played in Washington’s back-to-back games earlier this week, skating..." March 01

Washington Post "Mike Green took part in the Capitals’ entire practice Friday morning in Arlington, a day after he sat out a second straight game with a lower-body injury. Green took part in warm-ups Thursday night prior to Washington’s 3-2 loss to the Devils but ultimately decided that he wasn’t ready for game..." February 23

Washington Times "Mike Green reported progress Friday, but the injured Washington Capitals defenseman remained questionable for Saturday afternoon’s game against the New Jersey Devils. Green, who’s officially listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, has missed the past two games. “You’ve got to play it..." February 23

Washington Post "Mike Green took part in the Capitals’ entire practice Friday morning in Arlington, a day after he sat out a second straight game with a lower-body injury. Green took part in warm-ups Thursday night prior to Washington’s 3-2 loss to the Devils but ultimately decided that he wasn’t ready for game..." February 22

Washington Post "Mike Green headed into the dressing room after taking part in the first 10 minutes of Capitals’ practice Wednesday morning in Arlington offering a discouraging sign about the defenseman’s health. Green, who missed Sunday’s 2-1 loss at the Rangers with a lower-body injury, skated for roughly a..." February 20

CSN Washington "Capitals' defenseman Mike Green left Saturday’s practice early with a lower body injury and is questionable for Sunday’s game in New York against the Rangers, according to Capitals coach Adam Oates. “Just being precautious,” Oates said. Green will make the trip to New York and will likely..." February 17

Washington Post "The statement surprised Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, even as the words came out of his mouth Sunday. He just couldn't believe the "clarity" new assistant coach and former Washington defenseman Calle Johansson had been able to provide on just the first day of training camp. For..." January 15

Washington Post "The Capitals on Monday put their money on Mike Green being healthy for the foreseeable future, signing him to a three year, $18.25 million contract extension. Green is one of just two active defensemen (last year's Norris Trophy winner, Erik Karlsson, is the other) in the league to have registered..." July 18

Washington Times "Mike Green was the most prolific offensive defenseman in the NHL with back-to-back 70-point seasons starting in 2008-09. Now, he had gone 26 games without a goal, dating to Oct. 22. Yet he's playing top minutes for the Washington Capitals and is thriving. "I feel great," he said. "Probably..." April 17

Washington Post "Frequent absences from the lineup have taken a toll on Mike Green's play this year, preventing him from developing consistency and prolonging his assimilation into the Washington Capitals' new system. But now that the 47 games he missed with injuries and a recent three-game suspension are..." March 22

Washington Post "Roughly two weeks ago, Mike Green acknowledged that his return to the lineup wasn't as seamless as he might have liked. He compared himself to a robot then, saying that his timing and instincts on the ice weren't where he wanted them to be. On Monday in the Capitals' 5-3 win over Detroit,..." March 22

Washington Post "When Mike Green returns to the lineup, the Caps defenseman said he doesn't anticipate being more tentative because of the three-game suspension he finished serving Tuesday. He did, however, acknowledge that he'll likely use a little more discretion when delivering hits. Green was banned last..." March 15

Washington Post "Mike Green spoke with reporters during the second intermission of Saturday's game about the three-game suspension he received from the NHL for an illegal check to the head on Lightning forward Brett Connolly. A full transcript of his comments follows. Your reaction to the..." March 11

Washington Times "The Washington Capitals have already played 47 games without Mike Green. Now they'll have to play three more, as the defenseman was suspended three games by the NHL on Friday for a shot to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brett Connolly. Green will miss Saturday's game at the Boston..." March 10

Washington Times "Nicklas Backstrom is the biggest missing piece for the Washington Capitals. Their chances of making the playoffs have eroded as the offense that runs through the center has hit a dam in his absence. But defenseman Mike Green's return to the lineup last month was supposed to spark something,..." March 08

Washington Post "Mike Green was on the ice for another lengthy workout Tuesday, taking part in an optional skate for roughly 45 minutes at KCI as he continues taking steps toward a return to the lineup. Green has appeared in only 10 games this season because of various injuries, but following his workout the..." February 15

Washington Times "Mike Green is still some time away from returning to game action for the Washington Capitals. Sports hernia surgery on Jan. 17 ensured the defenseman would be out four to six more weeks after missing much of the season with nagging injuries. But this week Green made a big first step toward..." February 03

Washington Post "Mike Green is scheduled this afternoon to undergo sports hernia surgery, a fairly common procedure in the hockey world. Among those who have undergone the procedure at some point in their career (thanks to stats guru Neil Greenberg for the data) are Brooks Orpik, Michael Del Zotto, Danny..." January 18

Washington Post "Aside from the news about the 2012 NHL All-Star roster, it was a relatively quiet day at KCI on Thursday as the Capitals held an optional on-ice workout. With the team in a strenuous stretch of games nearly every other day leading up to the all-star break Jan. 26-30, only a handful of players..." January 13

Washington Times "It fell apart for the Washington Capitals under Bruce Boudreau when defenseman Mike Green hurt his ankle and couldn't play. Ex-assistant coach Bob Woods said Green's absence "disrupted" the team's success, and Boudreau had a tough time explaining how one injury contributed so heavily to his..." December 13

Washington Times "On and off the ice, putting varying degrees of pressure on his injured right ankle, Mike Green doesn't look comfortable. "It's just one of those things with the ankles and your skate," he said. "If I cant skate, I can't play." Green's level of skating hasn't been consistent this week, and..." November 04

Washington Times "Since the Washington Capitals ran aground in the second round of the playoffs, their front office has had meetings with Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Mike Green, Brooks Laich — the core Caps, in other words. The subject of the sit-downs? Leadership. Jason Arnott, after all, is gone now. So..." July 13

Washington Post "I'm not sure why I got this impression, but my impression of the Mike Green Vespa scene from HBO's 24/7 was that Green was using the scooter to commute, possibly to practice but definitely as a means of transportation. Just goes to show, you can't believe everything you see on..." July 02

Washington Post "As the offseason begins, we'll take a player-by-player look at the year that was for the Washington Capitals. Mike Green Ht: 6-1 / Wt: 204 Age: 25 NHL seasons: 5 2010-11 Regular season stats: 49 GP, 8g, 16a, plus-6, 48 pims. Playoff stats: 8 GP, 1g, 5a, even, 8..." May 21

Washington Post "On the same shift as Alex Ovechkin's goal that tied Game 3 up at 1 toward the end of the second period, Capitals defenseman Mike Green skated into the high slot having turned his head as he tried to retrieve the puck. As Green reached for possession, the Rangers' Marc Staal clipped the Washington..." April 19

Washington Examiner "There are six games remaining, and neither their Stanley Cup playoff seed nor their opponent is set yet. But the Capitals are fine with that. They have entered the postseason before as the red-hot underdog and as the reigning Presidents' Trophy winner. Neither scenario worked out so well. So..." March 29

Washington Post "Mike Green has skated only a handful of times since he suffered a concussion on Feb. 25, when he was hit by the Rangers' Derek Stepan. While he skated in full pads again Monday for about 25 minutes, the defenseman has yet to take part in an entire practice with teammates or one that involves..." March 29

Washington Post "Mike Green took part in the Capitals' morning skate and said he felt good, but both he and Coach Bruce Boudreau are unsure if the defenseman will be in the lineup against the San Jose Sharks tonight at Verizon Center. Green was struck in the head, near his right ear, by a puck against Pittsburgh..." February 08

Washington Post "The parking lots around RBC Center filled with tailgaters more than five hours before the NHL All-Star Game was slated to begin. It's what fans of the Carolina Hurricanes - Caniacs, as they call themselves - might be known best for in putting their distinct Southern spin on hockey. On this..." January 31