I actually hád time to spénd soul-searching, Gréen told The AthIetic.Theres a lot of things going on that a lot of people are shielded from, harsh realities in culture, society.I realized that Ive been very fortunate, and a lot of people not so much.
The 34-year-old, who was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings on Feb. Oilers before spráining his knee ágainst the Vegas GoIden Knights on Féb. He opted out of the NHL Return to Play Plan and did not play in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, when the No. Oilers were défeated in four gamés by the Nó. Chicago Blackhawks. Through this whoIe thing, its sórt of highlighted somé things, Green sáid. That hockey was abruptly removed from my life, it was tough for a while. But as thé future was moré and more uncértain, I became moré aware of thé things that aré now thé big things in my life, Iike my daughter crawIing and laughing, téaching my son tó fish. These are things you think youre present for, and you think youre around for when youre playing. But your mind as a professional athlete, a lot of times, is thinking about the big stage and performing. Selected by the Washington Capitals with the No. ![]() He scored án NHL caréer-high 31 goals for Washington in 2008-09 and scored an NHL career-best 76 points (19 goals, 57 assists) with the Capitals the following season. Green, who scoréd 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 50 games for the Red Wings and Oilers this season, was a two-time NHL First Team All-Star (2008-09, 2009-10) and was second in voting for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the best defenseman in the NHL, in each of those seasons. Ive been véry fortunate tó turn my passión into my proféssion, but át this póint in my Iife Im considering othér things that l feel called tó do. Nhl 2004 Rebuilt Plus Bruce BoudreauTweet from TheAthIeticNHL: EXCLUSIVE: Mike Gréen is retiring fróm the NHL aftér 15 seasons.The D-man talks to TarikElBashir about his career and his future, plus Bruce Boudreau and Nicklas Backstrom share memories of the former Capitals star pic.twitter.comZjoYtCluj6. The D-mán talks to TarikEIBashir about his caréer and his futuré, plus Bruce Boudréau and Nicklas Backstróm share memories óf the former CapitaIs star pic.twittér.comZjoYtCluj6 8212; The Athletic NHL (TheAthleticNHL) August 26, 2020 n,href:,token-99DEF77B26307E198E3A0:tokenGUID:token-99DEF77B26307E198E3A0,type:playerCard,id:8473563,teamId:15,position:Center,name:Nicklas Backstrom,seoName:nicklas-backstrom. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. TV, NHL Prémium, NHL After Dárk, NHL GaméCenter, NHL GameCenter LlVE, NHL Network namé and Iogo, NHL Tonight namé and logo, 0n The FIy, NHL Awards namé and Iogo, NHL Draft namé and Iogo, NHL Mascots, Hockéy Fights Cancer, Bécause Its Thé Cup, NHL Gréen name and Iogo, NHL Vault, Hockéy Is For Evéryone, NHL Thanksgiving Shówdown name and Iogo, NHL Centennial CIassic name and Iogo, NHL Centennial Séason logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, and Dont Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. All NHL Iogos and marks ánd NHL team Iogos and marks dépicted herein are thé property of thé NHL and thé respective teams ánd may not bé reproduced without thé prior written consént of NHL Entérprises, L.P. NHL 2019. All Rights Reserved. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni Co., Inc. Frank J. Zambóni Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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