A.J. Greer has all the makings of a fan favorite in Boston

Bruins forward A.J. Greer has all the makings of a fan favorite in Boston originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

BOSTON — A.J. Greer has the potential to quickly become a fan favorite in Boston, especially if he continues to play like he did for the Bruins in Saturday night’s home opener at TD Garden.

Greer scored twice, picked up an assist, tallied four shots on net and played an exciting, physical style of hockey in Boston’s 6-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes.

His first goal came at 12:49 of the third period and gave the Bruins a 5-3 advantage.

Greer was fired up after the goal and kissed the spoked-B on his jersey in celebration. After not being able to earn a consistent NHL role over his first five seasons between the Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils, Greer is having the time of his life back in Boston, where he once played for Boston University.

“Even in the preseason, I was telling my fiancée and my parents how energetic this building is and how fun it is to play here,” Greer said. “I think playing for the Bruins is very special because it’s an Original Six team and it’s such a special organization. I’m so grateful to be in this position.

“I was kinda overwhelmed when I scored that goal and I just wanted to show my love for the Bruins and for the fans. Without them, the energy isn’t there. It was such a great building tonight. It was an awesome evening, even just getting my name introduced at the beginning, it was awesome.”

Greer plays a classic power forward-type of game. Not only can he create scoring chances, he plays with speed and physicality — constantly going to the tough areas of the ice and trying to make plays. He’s had good chemistry with whoever he’s played alongside during the preseason and the first two games of the regular season.

The Bruins’ bottom six, through two games, has shown tremendous improvement over last season. Greer is a major reason for that early turnaround. Now the challenge for him is producing offensively on a…