Former captain Greene retires with Devils on one-day deal
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Veteran defenceman Andy Greene signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.
Greene, who spent a total of 14 years with the Devils, served a captain of the franchise for five seasons from 2015-2020 before being traded to the New York Islanders.
“Andy was a bedrock for New Jersey during his 14 years and developed into an exceptional leader and what it meant to be a Devil,” general manager Tom Fitzgerald said. “He was a consummate professional when times were hard and a representation to his teammates in the locker room. It’s only right that he announces his retirement from the National Hockey League as a member of the Devils and we thank him for all that he’s done on and off the ice for the organization. As he stays in New Jersey we know he will be around the Prudential Center on his own schedule, but now can spend time with his wife, Rachel, and sons, Colton and Maddox.”
The 39-year-old posted two goals and 10 points in 69 games last season, his third with the Islanders.
A veteran of 16 NHL seasons, Greene had 52 goals and 264 points in 1,057 career games with the Islanders and Devils.