Prospect Info: Ryan Greene 2rd 57th overall Green Bay (Ushl)

[Larmer83]

Davidson mentioned Greene, Dom James and maybe Moore (can't remember exactly) as guys that could be coming next at forward

Add Aidan Thompson.

 

[Mrfenn92]

 

[clydesdale line]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6267674/2025/04/10/blackhawks-ryan-greene-nhl/

Nice article on Greene here by Powers. Also worth noting, Powers said this about Dominic James.

Scott Powers
· 19m ago

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@Raymond K. The Blackhawks have offered James an NHL contract. I believe he wanted to burn the year and play in the NHL this season and the Blackhawks weren't offering that, especially with them already having so many players jumping to the NHL. I'm not sure how much there is to criticize Davidson on that one.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

seems like a good way to have an ncaa player walk to ufa these days

 

[hockeydoug]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6267674/2025/04/10/blackhawks-ryan-greene-nhl/

Nice article on Greene here by Powers. Also worth noting, Powers said this about Dominic James.

At least they are keeping Greene. Too many picks too soon. Is James going to take a Rockford contract or hold out looking for a FA initial contract elsewhere?

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Is Greene signing? Article is behind a paywall

 

[TheFridge]

At least they are keeping Greene. Too many picks too soon. Is James going to take a Rockford contract or hold out looking for a FA initial contract elsewhere?

That's not the issue at all. James wanted to burn the first year of his ELC as an overage 6th round pick. That was never going to happen. That wouldn't have happened with any franchise that had drafted him. He can go be butthurt in the AHL somewhere else next year.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Is Greene signing? Article is behind a paywall

He said he was going to after Frozen Four.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

seems like a good way to have an ncaa player walk to ufa these days

The guy was a 6th round DP who had a "nice" NCAA career. Not sure why Dominic James thinks that translates to leverage to make demands. IMO, he should be thrilled to get a professional contract.

 

[Mrfenn92]

The guy was a 6th round DP who had a "nice" NCAA career. Not sure why Dominic James thinks that translates to leverage to make demands. IMO, he should be thrilled to get a professional contract.

His right to try it. Hawks right to not want it.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

would just think that a last place team would find a way to allow as many lotto tickets to see the ice as possible

The guy was a 6th round DP who had a "nice" NCAA career. Not sure why Dominic James thinks that translates to leverage to make demands. IMO, he should be thrilled to get a professional contract.

What is the projection for Greene? Bottom 6 forward?

 

[Larmer83]

would just think that a last place team would find a way to allow as many lotto tickets to see the ice as possible


What is the projection for Greene? Bottom 6 forward?

Depends on if he is he a center or winger. I suspect he'll start in Rockford as a C.

His profile at BU is 1st PP unit and usually 1st PK and on the ice at the end of close games, leading or trailing. One of the puck carriers on the PP (Even last season with Celebrini). Good but not a great skater with no weaknesses. Covers a lot of ground and has little wasted motion. Takes good angles when defending in the neural zone as a center. I consider him more of a set-up guy vs goal scorer. Good size. Smart.

I'm not sure where to place him but at this point I'd say middle 6 potential. I'd be interested to see this Rockford line next season:
LW Oliver Moore(F1)- C Ryan Greene(F2)- RW Nick Lardis(F3)

 

[Cashman]

Depends on if he is he a center or winger. I suspect he'll start in Rockford as a C.

His profile at BU is 1st PP unit and usually 1st PK and on the ice at the end of close games, leading or trailing. One of the puck carriers on the PP (Even last season with Celebrini). Good but not a great skater with no weaknesses. Covers a lot of ground and has little wasted motion. Takes good angles when defending in the neural zone as a center. I consider him more of a set-up guy vs goal scorer. Good size. Smart.

I'm not sure where to place him but at this point I'd say middle 6 potential. I'd be interested to see this Rockford line next season:
LW Oliver Moore(F1)- C Ryan Greene(F2)- RW Nick Lardis(F3)

You don't think Greene goes back to college?

 

[Larmer83]

You don't think Greene goes back to college?

Um. No.

 

[clydesdale line]

You don't think Greene goes back to college?

Powers already reported Greene will sign after his collegiate season ends.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

would just think that a last place team would find a way to allow as many lotto tickets to see the ice as possible


What is the projection for Greene? Bottom 6 forward?

The post is confusing because its a combination of Greene (C, 2nd round DP, BU) with a throw in about James (W, 6th round DP, UMD). It was James who wanted to burn a year.

For Greene, I hope he's a middle 6 forward, but bottom 6 is probably a safer bet. He's a solid all around guy but doesn't have a standout skill IMO. It'll be interesting to see how he shakes out.

 

[pvr]

Good size at 6’2”, 195#, per the article.

 

[BHawk21]

Future 4th line center? Maybe 3rd?

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

With Denver out, I can't believe I have to cheer for BU now.
Gross, but go Greeny!

 

[terrierguy11]

Greene is signing his ELC, curious if he gets any NHL time next year.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Greene is signing his ELC, curious if he gets any NHL time next year.

He will get a shot at making the big roster no doubt

 

[terrierguy11]

He will get a shot at making the big roster no doubt

Good, as a BU fan I think he has been really underrated. Besides the Hutsons and Mack, he has probably been the best player in his tenure here.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good, as a BU fan I think he has been really underrated. Besides the Hutsons and Mack, he has probably been the best player in his tenure here.

Think he’s a ready made responsible bottom 6 guy right now. We will see if the offense can move him on up.

 

[Cold Steel on Ice]

Don’t be surprised if he plays with Bedard.They clicked pretty well at WJC Canadian camp before Greene was a late cut.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Don’t be surprised if he plays with Bedard.They clicked pretty well at WJC Canadian camp before Greene was a late cut.

oh yeah they were roommates too