The reeducation of Mike Green, celebrity and defenseman

As a fan of "Cribs," MTV's chronicle of lifestyles of the gluttonous and varying-degrees-of-famous, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green(notes) jumped at the chance to have his luxury condo documented on video -- even if he chose not to indulge in the show's legendary clichés.Did he stock the fridge with bottles of Cristal? "No, no ... I was myself," he said. Ah, but what about the ultimate accoutrement for young, male stars on the show through the years: The household stripper pole?"Well, that was already in the plans long before 'Cribs,'" he said, deadpan. Green had some editorial control over the MTV cameras, being careful with what they did or did not capture in his home. It was a welcome change from last season, when the media seemed to control Green.He was anointed as a star in his fourth NHL season, a record-breaking campaign that saw him score 31 goals with 42 assists. His name wasn't just bandied about in Norris ...