A. J. Greer
Canadian forward who won the Stanley Cup with Florida in 2025.
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A. J. Greer is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks. Born on December 14, 1996, he was drafted 39th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He won the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2025.
Greer began his hockey career in Quebec, playing minor hockey in West Lanaudière and participating in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He helped Collège Esther-Blondin Phénix win a silver medal at the 2012 Telus Cup during his midget years.
Amateur
In the 2011–12 QMAAA season, he scored 15 goals and 28 points in 42 games, including the game-winner in the championship. He then moved to the United States to play for Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire, where he captained the team in his second season and led it in scoring with 24 goals and 63 points in 34 games. He also had a brief stint with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL in 2013–14, recording two goals in two games.
Greer committed to Boston University and started his college career in the 2014–15 season as the youngest forward in the NCAA. He scored a goal in his debut on October 10, 2014, against the University of Massachusetts. Initially playing a depth role, he earned more ice time by season’s end due to his size and physical play, moving to a scoring line in the postseason. He finished with three goals and seven points in 37 games as the Terriers won the regular season and Hockey East titles, earning a Frozen Four berth.
In his sophomore year, he expected a bigger role but struggled offensively. Unwilling to accept reduced minutes on a checking line, he left Boston University after 18 games and joined the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL on December 19, 2015. With the top-ranked Huskies, he made an immediate impact, scoring 16 goals in the final 33 regular-season games. Serving as an alternate captain and playing on the top scoring line in the playoffs, he posted 22 points in 20 games as the Huskies won the QMJHL championship before losing in the Memorial Cup final.
Professional
Greer turned professional on July 1, 2016, signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche. He was assigned to the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage after his first training camp. He made his professional debut on October 15, 2016, scoring a goal in a 2–1 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals.
Lore & Background
Greer played minor hockey in West Lanaudière and participated in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He helped Collège Esther-Blondin Phénix to a Telus Cup silver medal in 2012 and later captained Kimball Union Academy, leading the team in scoring with 24 goals and 63 points in 34 games. After a brief stint with the Des Moines Buccaneers, he played college hockey at Boston University, scoring a goal in his debut on October 10, 2014. He left BU mid-sophomore season to join the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL, where he helped the team win the QMJHL Championship and reach the Memorial Cup final.
Greer turned professional in 2016, signing an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche. He made his NHL debut on November 13, 2016, and scored his first NHL goal on February 20, 2019. After stints with the New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Calgary Flames, he signed with the Florida Panthers on July 1, 2024, winning the Stanley Cup in 2025. He was traded to the Anaheim Ducks on June 29, 2026, and signed a four-year contract extension the following day.
Reader's Guide
Greer's career is notable for his persistence through multiple team changes and his eventual Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers in 2025. Drafted in the second round by Colorado in 2015, he struggled to secure a permanent NHL role, bouncing between the Avalanche, Islanders, Devils, Bruins, and Flames before finding success in Florida. His professional debut came with the San Antonio Rampage in the AHL, where he led all AHL rookies in scoring early in the 2016–17 season and earned the Yanick Dupré Memorial Award as the AHL's Man of the Year for his community contributions.
Off the ice, Greer has been open about his mental health struggles and advocacy for the NHL's Bell Let's Talk program. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Boston University in 2024. His legacy includes a Stanley Cup championship and a reputation for resilience across multiple organizations.
Career statistics and honours
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2011–12 | Collège Esther-Blondin Phénix | QMAAA | 42 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 75 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
| 2012–13 | Kimball Union Academy | USHS | 30 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013–14 | Kimball Union Academy | USHS | 34 | 24 | 39 | 63 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013–14 | Des Moines Buccaneers | USHL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014–15 | Boston University | HE | 37 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015–16 | Boston University | HE | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015–16 | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | QMJHL | 33 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 57 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 28 |
| 2016–17 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 63 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016–17 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017–18 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 35 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017–18 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018–19 | Colorado Eagles | AHL | 54 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 2018–19 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019–20 | Colorado Eagles | AHL | 47 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020–21 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020–21 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020–21 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021–22 | Utica Comets | AHL | 53 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 102 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022–23 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 61 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 114 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023–24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 59 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024–25 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 81 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 130 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 2025–26 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 78 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NHL totals | 326 | 36 | 45 | 81 | 448 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22 | ||
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2017 | |
| Yanick Dupre Memorial Award | 2017 | |
| NHL | ||
| Stanley Cup champion | 2025 | |
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Did You Know?
- Greer was arrested in New York City in July 2019 alongside Sonny Milano; charges were dropped in January 2020.
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