Yardbarker: Mike Green

Green’s Favorite Book: Jimi Hendrix

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:04 -0500

According to a recent newsletter sent out by the Washington Capitals, Mike Green’s favorite book is “Jimi Hendrix.” At first I thought they transposed the questions, but the next one was: Favorite music group? Answer: Jay-Z and Seether. Eager to find this book called “Jimi Hendrix,” I went to Amazon.com. With these results, I still wasn’t clear [...]

Chatting with Alex Ovechkin about his 'weeks' of injury rehab

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:15:33 -0500

Injured Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin(notes) was watching Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers with Mike Green(notes) (also injured) in one of the rooms of the Verizon Center the press box. He later met with some young fans outside of the locker room to sign some autographs. That's when I got the chance to ask him a few questions about his "upper body injury" and his journey back from it. Keep in mind Ovechkin didn't indicate if the following "diagn...

Mike Green Joins Caps on the Fly Nov. 9 at Hilton Garden Inn

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:00 -0500

ARLINGTON, Va. – The second edition of Caps on the Fly, the Washington Capitals’ monthly, hour-long live broadcast from the Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C. Downtown, will air Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m., with defenseman Mike Green joini...

Green sets up Capitals OT victory over Isles

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:38:26 -0500

Mike Green scored in the third period and set up Brooks Laich's overtime winner to give the Washington Capitals a stirring 3-2 comeback victory over the lowly New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Backstrom Launches New Site

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:39:14 -0500

Just like Alex Ovechkin and Mike Green, the Capitals’ leading assist guy, third year center Nicklas Backstrom launched a new website at www.backstrom19.com. It’s a very well-done site, better than most for professional athletes. Way to go, Backie.

Capitals D Mike Green: 'It's just the penalties'

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:42:31 -0500

Mike Green: "If we can stay out of the box, and play five-on-five, we'll be fine." The Washington Capitals have lost four consecutive games but can turn things around in a hurry Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Norris Trophy finalist Mike Green recently chatted with Sporting News' Craig Custance about what's been ailing the Capitals. Q: What would you pinpoint as the biggest issue for you guys so far this season? A: It's just the penalties. We get in...

The reeducation of Mike Green, celebrity and defenseman

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:50:05 -0500

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 year...

A New Season Begins

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:30:53 -0500

Hockey's back! The evidence was everywhere out at Kettler Capitals on Monday. The GM looked on from on high. All of the organization's coaches were in teaching uniform and out on the ice. Local hockey media (as well as the ABC TV affiliate from Hershey/Harrisburg) arrived in strong numbers. And the stands were basically filled. At 10:30 Monday morning blades brimming with talent hit the ice, and two Zam cuts later, Capitals' vets -- in conspicuous abundance -- followed the organiz...

Capitals LootFest 2009/10

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:16:29 -0500

Single-game tickets fro the Washington Capitals hit the streets this Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. You can snag yours at 202-397-SEAT, on WashingtonCaps.com, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and at all local Ticketmaster outlets, including the Verizon Center box office. Call early, call often! The team also released their full promotional schedule, including these highlights: 10/3 (Opening Night): Mike Green Bobblehead!11/7: Fall Puck Surprise (color me intrigued... no, not that cray...

MIKE GREEN HAS BAD ASS ATTITUDE, WEBSITE

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:26:02 -0500

Wikipedia says that Mike Green is an elite defenseman on the Washington Capitals and that during the 2008 playoffs “Green’s signature ‘faux hawk’ hairstyle received increased publicity as his profile in the NHL was raised.” Well, he has a website that is as cool as his faux [...]

Could One Hit Early on in the Playoffs Have Subdued Mike Green?

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:37:49 -0500

Recently three puckheads congregated around a few rounds of puck sodas on a sticky late summer night, and the topic of Mike Green's poor playoff showing arose. Among them this line of thought emerged: who in old media or new speculated that not only was Green likely playing injured for the Capitals during the postseason but that some of his decision-making and instincts on the ice could have been impaired by some manner of painkillers? Green's postseason performance was so conspicu...

NHL's Top 50: Mike Green (No. 26)

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500

by Adam GretzFiled under: Capitals, NHL Fans, NHL VideosFanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 26 is Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green.The inclusion of Sergei Gonchar in the top-30 ignited quite a debate and plenty of disagreement, and I'm expecting an equal amount at the placement of Washington's Mike Green. A couple of weeks ago, I asked if we would ever see another NHL defenseman hit the century mark in a single season, and came to the ...

Flyers forward Patrick Thoreson may require surgery in a very sensitive area

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:55:11 -0500

On a controversial play in Game One yesterday, the Capitals were on the power play and Flyers' forward Patrick Thoreson was injured after a puck hit him in the groin area after he went down to block a shot. Thoreson laid in pain on the ice as the referees allowed play to continue, and the Capitals subsequently took advantage of the 5 on 3 opportunity to score a crucial goal that tied the game. While many Flyers fans are furious that the refs allowed play to continue, it's uncommon for...

Someone Tell the Flyers - Hockey Games Have 3 Periods

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:44:28 -0500

I don't watch a whole lot of hockey, but I do know that if you have a 2 goal lead going into the third period, you should probably try to protect it. The Philadelphia Flyers apparently don't know that, since they sleepwalked (sleepskated?) through the biggest period of hockey they've played all year.