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Johan Franzen #93 | Center | Detroit Red Wings
Height: 6-3    Weight: 210    Shoots: L    Born: December 23, 1979, Vetlanda, Sweden

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Career Stats
YearTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGPPASHGSHAGWGShotsShot%SOGSOAT
2005-06DET80124164360020211910.100
2006-07DET691020302037011321516.612
2007-08DET72271138125114201819913.611
Player Notes
June 9, 2008
Coach Mike Babcock is reportedly very close to inking a contract extension with Detroit, according to the Detroit News.

Our View:He is believed to be getting a three-year deal, and it could be made official as early as Tuesday. The team may need to replace assistant coach Todd McClellan, as he is interviewing for coaching jobs in San Jose and Atlanta.
June 7, 2008
The Red Wings have determined Johan Franzen's head injury, according to the Detroit News. It was a subdural hematoma that forced Johan Franzen out of the Red Wings' lineup for six playoff contests. Subdural hematoma can be caused by minor accidents to the head, major trauma, or the spontaneous bursting of a blood vessel in the brain. GM Ken Holland said, "It's not going to affect him long term. Basically, in effect, it's a bruise. It's like when you get hit on a part of your body."

Our View:Franzen said he was concerned when first told of the injury, but felt better after being reassured by doctors it wouldn't reoccur. The injury is reportedly common with boxers.
June 6, 2008
Johan Franzen was arguably the biggest performer in the Red Wings championship run. A 27-goal scorer during the regular-season, Franzen exploded with 13 goals in 16 postseason contests.

Our View:Franzen had 12 of those in Detroit's first 11 playoff games. Could the postseason launch the center into fantasy stardom next year?