Mike Green signs with the Detroit Red Wings

 Today Caps fans officially say goodbye to one of the best players in franchise history. Mike Green was  drafted with the #29 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft. Eleven years and 575 games later he will move on to the next chapter of his career. Signing a 3 year contract worth 6 million per year with the Red Wings.

  Green scored 113 goals and 247 assists in his 10 years with the Caps. Last season, Green had 10 goals and 35 assists and a plus-15 rating. It's hard to see him leave because he was a key player in the Caps franchise turn around. The disappointing thing is that he will not raise the Cup in a Caps jersey. I remember being at Kettler for a practice and it didn't matter how many people were out there he would sign an autograph for everyone there. It is a business and it was time to move on, however I wish the best of luck to Greenie. Thank You!