Though he hasn’t had an opportunity to show it consistently as of late, Matt Greene is a key component of the Los Angeles Kings’ tough and relentless identity.
Over the past two campaigns, he’s only played 43 of a possible 130 regular-season games due to back and upper-body injuries. He has suited up for 29 postseason contests in that span, but his impact—while mostly positive—was limited by those nagging issues.
The 31-year-old’s return to full health would represent quite a boon to the reigning Stanley Cup champions, providing a younger L.A. blue line with a nasty demeanor and sound understanding of the system.
Despite solid contributions in the past two years, Greene still has much more left to give.
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When the Kings are brought up, puck possession usually isn’t far behind. When possession is mentioned as it pertains to defensemen, puck-movers (Duncan Keith, Drew Doughty, etc.) spring to mind almost immediately.
Greene, for his part, excels in possession when it’s viewed as a team concept.
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Why a Healthy Matt Greene Would Provide Significant Boost to 2014-15 LA Kings
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