Andy Greene never got drafted into the NHL, but he performed exceptionally well at the University of Miami in Ohio, which led to him being noticed as a Free Agent. He eventually landed a spot on the New Jersey Devils team.
Greene initially made the main roster in his first year for a 23-game run, but he cemented his position on the team in the following season. He was a typical stay-at-home defenseman who was excellent at blocking shots. Over his career, he managed to compile an impressive 1,730 blocked shots. Additionally, Greene was a valuable asset on the penalty kill, and his team rarely had to play with a man down because he seldom visited the penalty box. Despite never receiving a vote for the Norris Trophy, Greene led the NHL in Defensive Win Shares in the 2012-13 season.
Greene played for the New Jersey Devils until he was traded to the New York Islanders at the 2020 trade deadline. He retired after the 2021-22 season, having accumulated 257 career points.
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