When he initially rejoined team sessions, Greenway reflected on what’s been a mentally challenging rehab process, calling it one of the most frustrating things he’s been through in his 10-year NHL career. He’s rushed his return to the ice following past injuries, but this one has called for extra caution.
The 28-year-old, entering his third full season in Buffalo, didn’t have the luxury of a traditional training camp or preseason exhibitions to reacclimate to the pace of the game, and his 2025-26 season debut will be his first game action since March 23.
“There’ll definitely be some rust tomorrow, I’m anticipating, in terms of timing, this and that, but the practices that I’ve had, the progression that we’ve done, definitely help,” he said.
Greenway practiced Wednesday as the third-line center between Jack Quinn and Jason Zucker, filling Noah Ostlund’s position of late. Ostlund dropped to the extra forward spot.
Greenway has mostly been a winger in his career but played center at times last season. As coach Lindy Ruff pointed out, Greenway, along with guys like Peyton Krebs and Josh Dunne, provide valuable roster flexibility.
