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| Height: 6-3 Weight: 210 Shoots: L Born: December 23, 1979, Vetlanda, Sweden |
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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. |
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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. |
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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? |
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June 3, 2008 Johan Franzen registered an assist in Monday's 4-3 three-overtime loss to Pittsburgh in Game 5. Our View:Franzen has 13 goals and five assists over 15 playoff contests this season. He only has one goal over four games against Pittsburgh, however. |
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May 29, 2008 Johan Franzen scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. He has battled back fron concussion-like symptoms, and that was his first goal since May 8. Our View:He also generated an assist in Game 2, and could once again be counted on as the Red Wings try to claim the Stanley Cup. He now has 13 goals and four assists over 13 playoff games. |
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May 27, 2008 Johan Franzen returned to the ice on Monday, and chipped in an assist in Detroit's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh in Game 2. The Red Wings now lead the series 2-0, and the Penguins are yet to score a goal. Our View:That was his first appearance since May 8, and he now has 15 points over 12 playoff games. |
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May 26, 2008 Johan Franzen has been cleared to play in Game 2 on Monday night, the Detroit News reports. The center hasn't hit the ice since Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals due to concussion-like symptoms. Our View:The Red Wings are already flying high after a 4-0 win in Game 1, and Franzen's return will only give them an additional boost. Despite the missed time, Franzen is still tied for the postseason lead with 12 goals. |
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May 25, 2008 Johan Franzen practiced again Sunday, will do so again on Monday morning, and could be back in the Red Wings' lineup for Game 2 on Monday night, according to the Detroit News. Franzen said, "We'll make a decision tomorrow. I was hoping to get hit, but didn't get any. I was hoping Darren McCarty would hit me. It's better, I don't feel anything anymore. It's good. There will be so much adrenaline, it doesn't matter what shape you're in." Our View:Franzen hasn't played since persistent headaches forced him out of the lineup before Game 2 against Dallas in the Western Conference finals, but he is finally closing in on his return to the ice. Franzen's 12 goals ties him with team-mate Henrik Zetterberg atop the playoff leaders. |
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May 24, 2008 Johan Franzen is still dealing with the effects of his head injury, and though he has returned to practice, he will not play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, according to TSN. Our View:The Mule, as he is affectionately known, will be sorely missed given his goal scoring exploits in these playoffs. The Wings hope his return to game action will occur within a couple of days. |
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May 23, 2008 Johan Franzen practiced with teammates on Friday, but he has not been cleared to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday, the AP reports. He has been out since Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals due to a concussion. "I’m out of shape, but otherwise I felt good," Franzen notes. "We’ll do some testing (Saturday). It wasn’t clear to me exactly what I have to do. It’s day to day, checkups every day." Our View:Franzen remains a game-by-game decision, and the Red Wings could end up missing his scoring touch against the Penguins. |
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May 22, 2008 Johan Franzen is doubtful for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday, according to the Detroit News. Franzen hasn't played, or even skated, since May 8 because of concussion-like symptoms, but was able to skate lightly at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday. GM Ken Holland said it was a positive step, but added that Franzen is "highly doubtful" for Game 1. Holland also remarked, "He's feeling better, but he hasn't practiced in nearly two weeks. I guess he did go for a twirl. He hasn't been cleared to go full out." Our View:His availability remains game-to-game, but the team is hopeful he can return at some point against the Penguins. |
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May 16, 2008 Johan Franzen will not suit up for the Wings on Saturday when the Wings try to eliminate the Stars due to concussion-like symptoms, according to the Associated Press. "He's been cleared for light workouts, but nothing more. “He’s going to have to practice with us for a few days and feel good the next day before he plays again,” GM Ken Holland said. Our View:Since Franzen went down the Wings power-play is 0-for-15, but obviously the bigger concern is Franzen's health. Given the fact that the Wings should be able to dispose of the Stars without him, there is no reason to rush him back anyway. |
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May 15, 2008 Johan Franzen is going to miss Game 5 against Dallas, according to the AP. Franzen was scratched from the Red Wings’ lineup for Game 2 against the Stars, and hasn't returned to the lineup since. Our View:He is Detroit's leading scorer through the playoffs, but the team is not in panic mode, as they still hold a 3-1 lead in the series. |
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May 14, 2008 Johan Franzen has been cleared to resume light workouts, the Detroit News reports. The center is back in Detroit and still experiencing headaches. "He's been given the green light to start doing a few things," general manager Ken Holland explains. "Nothing major, just riding the bike a little bit. We'll continue to monitor the headaches and we'll see how he responds." Our View:We imagine Franzen will be held out as long as possible, which means Game 7 of a series with the Stars or maybe Game 1 of a Stanley Cup series. |
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May 13, 2008 Johan Franzen will miss Game 4 due to the results of a head injury, according to the Associated Press. “He’s stilling having headaches,” GM Ken Holland said. “Nothing’s changed. He’s not going to play in Game Four and he’s day-to-day. Hopefully, he feels better in a few days. “He’s not healthy enough to work out.” Our View:The Wings lead the series 3-0 against the Stars, so if there are any doubts about the health of Franzen, he might as well just sit out, rest up, and get ready for the Cup Finals. |
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May 13, 2008 Johan Franzen is still awaiting his test results as there is no word on what is causing his headaches, according to the Detroit News. He was forced his miss his second straight game last night due to concussion-like symptoms. He was scheduled to undergo a wide arsenal of tests at Detroit Medical Center earlier in the day on Monday. Ken Holland stated, "He came to the rink the day after Game 1 against Dallas and said he's been having headaches every day for a week or 10 days or whatever it was. And we just decided, 'OK, that's not normal.' It's not to the point where it's major symptoms, but it's just constant headaches. Sometimes he takes a pill and it goes away, but then it comes back. I don't want to start speculating with you. And that's why we're saying 'concussion-like symptoms' right now, because we really don't know what's going on." Our View:Franzen led the league 12 playoff goals prior to his exit, and the team has rallied without him as they hold a 3-0 lead in the series versus Dallas. |
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May 12, 2008 Johan Franzen will miss Game 3 against Dallas tonight, according to the AP. He is suffering from concussion-like symptoms. The Red Wings’ medical staff has recommended Franzen remain on the sidelines until undergoing further testing, which will take place Monday in Detroit. Our View:Franzen leads the league with 12 playoff goals, and Dallas catches a break with his on the shelf. |
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May 10, 2008 Leading playoff goal scorer Johan Franzen is reportedly out of the Red Wings' lineup "indefinately," according to SLAM Sports. Our View:Franzen sat out Game 2 of the Western Conference final tonight with concussion-like symptoms. An official press release from the Detroit Red Wings states, "Franzen is scheduled to remain in Detroit to undergo testing on Monday." Franzen has reportedly been complaining of headaches since the 2nd-round series against Colorado. Now the team is taking precautions to insure he is ok. We will update as news becomes available. |
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May 10, 2008 Johan Franzen has scored 27 goals in 27 games since March 2, according to the Detroit Free Press. Our View:Franzen really got hot down the stretch, and 12 of those goals came in the playoffs. He has six multi-goal games over the 27-game span. |
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May 9, 2008 Johan Franzen blasted his 12th goal of the playoffs in Thursday's 4-1 win over Dallas in Game 1. He also has three assists in the playoffs. Our View:He has scored a goal in five straight games, notching 10 over the span. |
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May 1, 2008 Johan Franzen capped an amazing second round by recording a hat-trick in the Wings clinching Game 4 victory over the Avalanche. Our View:Franzen produced nine goals in the second round, including two hat-tricks, to establish an all-time NHL record for goals in a four game playoff series. Overall he has 11 goals, 14 points and a +9 through 10 games. |
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May 1, 2008 Johan Franzen didn't practice on Wednesday, but Coach Mike Babock stated that he is fine, according to the Detroit Free Press. The Red Wings battle the Avalanche in Game 4 tonight. Our View:Franzen has 11 points in the playoffs, with seven coming in the current series against Colorado. The team leads the series 3-0, and they will count on Franzen to help them end it tonight. |
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April 30, 2008 Johan Franzen blasted a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Colorado in Game 3. He has now scored a goal in three straight games against Colorado, notching six over the span. He has helped guide Detroit to a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. Our View:Franzen has 11 points in the playoffs overall, with seven coming in the current series against Colorado. |
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April 26, 2008 Johan Franzen scored three times in Detroit's 5-1 victory Saturday over the Avs. The win gives the NHL's top-seeded team a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal. Our View:The 6-foot-3, 220-pound center known as "Mule", redirected a shot in front of the net early in the game, scored in the second and smashed an airbound rebound in the third for his first career hat trick. |
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April 24, 2008 Johan Franzen was a +2 thanks to two goals and an assist in the Wings Game 1 victory over the Avalanche. Our View:Franzen has been a heck of a player in the playoffs with four goals and three assists through seven games. This is the type of secondary scoring that is needed for a team to win the Cup. |
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April 18, 2008 Johan Franzen scored the game-winning goal at 1:48 of OT to lead the Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the Predators to take a 3-2 series lead heading into Game 6. Our View:Franzen also added an assist in the outing as he put a game-high nine shots on goal for the Wings. |
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April 10, 2008 Johan Franzen found the back of the net in the first period of the Game 1 win over the Preds. The Wings center scored 37 points during the regular season in 71 games. |
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April 2, 2008 Johan Franzen was named the NHL's third star for the month of March, this according to TSN. Franzen is now up to 26 goals and 36 points in 69 games on the year, and he was at his best in March with 18 points, 14 of them coming on goals. Oh yeah, six of those goals went for game-winners as well. The Wings are getting healthy just in time for the playoffs, so you might want to consider stocking your playoff roster with players who wear the wheel on their jersey. |
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March 30, 2008 Johan Franzen scored the lone goal in Detroit's 1-0 win over Nashvile in OT on Sunday. He has now scored a goal in five straight games, and has 26 for the season. |
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March 15, 2008 Johan Franzen collected an assist on the Red Wings' only goal on Saturday night, and has extended his scoring streak to six games. He generated nine total points over that span. |
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March 13, 2008 Johan Franzen has recorded five goals in his past four games, the result of hard work and being moved to a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Samuelsson, reports the Detroit Free Press. "We're spending a lot of time in the offensive zone, and we're starting to find each other better and better for every game," Franzen said. "The puck has been bouncing my way the last games here, so it's a good feeling when that happens." The Red Wings center has been hot as of late but only has 24 points on the season, 17 coming by goals. |
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March 9, 2008 Johan Franzen knocked in two goals, both on a power play, in Sunday's close win over Nashville. Franzen has now scored a goal in three straight games. |
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February 17, 2008 Red Wings coach Mike Babcock has shuffled his lines and moved Johan Franzen to the top unit, where he'll play alongside Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Holmstrom. Valtteri Filppula moves from the first to the second line, the Detroit Free Press notes. |
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February 11, 2008 Johan Franzen did his best to help the leagues best team win at home vs. the defending World Champions. Franzen scored a goal, his second goal in his last four games. The Ducks defeated the Wings 3-2 on their home ice. Franzen is expected to benefit due to the injury to Daniel Cleary (jaw). Cleary is out indefinitely leaving the talented center with more opportunities. |