I think the difference would be Green has good communication and good reasons, so the play who sits out knows why they are sitting, as do most of us fans. With Willie it wasn't so much like that. I think it was goldie who scored his first nhl goal then sat for the rest of the game for who knows why, even Tryamkin mention this once in one of his interviews since he left. Tryamkin was sat when he first arrived because his conditioning wasn't up to snuff. Did he pout? No he worked his butt off and got into game shape. So I think when he comes back he's going to be a good player for us, Green properly pushing his deficiencies and Tree getting better in return.
Also I just love him as a player haha Such a unique mix of huge size and good mobility