Maple Leafs claim Green off waivers

The Maple Leafs have claimed forward Travis Green off waivers from Anaheim on Wednesday, bringing the Castlegar, B.C., native back to Toronto.
''To the say the least, I'm excited,'' Green told The Canadian Press as he packed his bags in Anaheim. ''You look around the league, I don't think there's a team I would feel more comfortable coming to than Toronto. I loved my time there and I really look forward to it, hopefully getting a chance to help out in any way I can.''
With forward Nik Antropov remaining on the Long Term Injury list, the Maple Leafs had the financial flexibility to absorb Green's minimal salary of $500,000. Green will be an unrestricted free agent July 1.
To make room, the club sent forward Erik Westrum down to the AHL Marlies.
Green, 36, has played in more than 900 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, and New York Islanders. He has won a Northeast Division title with the Bruins (2004), reached the Eastern Conference final with the Maple Leafs (2002), and reached the Wales Conference final with the Islanders (1993). He has twice scored 25 goals (1995-96 and 1999-2000) and has once led the Islanders in assists (45 in 1995-96). His 70 points in 1995-96 were a career best.
''We think Travis can come in and provide some stability and experience,'' said Leafs GM John Ferguson, also pointing out Green's faceoff skills. ''He's played over 900 games and can solidify the forward group a little bit as we weather the storm here.''
At the international level, Travis has represented Canada at three World Championships (1996 silver, 1997 gold, 1998).
Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1989 (2/23), Green is in his 13th NHL season.
from: www.tsn.ca/nhl

Hockey Guy Notes: Great 4th liner and will help out in the face circle, happy to see him back in toronto.