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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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December 1, 2008
Johan Franzen scored his 11th goal of the year in Monday night's 2-1 win over the Ducks.
November 26, 2008
Johan Franzen scored the Red Wings only goal in their 3-1 loss to the Canadians.
November 13, 2008
Johan Franzen scored a goal which turned out to the game winner in the Wings' 4-3 victory over the Lightning. Franzen also had an assist on the night.
November 11, 2008
Johan Franzen netted a goal in his return to the ice Tuesday. He had missed five games with a sprained left MCL.
November 11, 2008
Johan Franzen, who had been recovering from a sprained left MCL, is slated to return to the ice tonight against the Penguins, according to MLive.com.
November 10, 2008
Johan Franzen remains on track to return to the ice Tuesday against the Penguins, according to MLive.com. He missed five games with a sprained left MCL. He said, "You always feel something, you're not going to be 100 percent until you play a couple of games."
November 9, 2008
Johan Franzen is now being projected by coach Mike Babcock to return Tuesday for a Stanley Cup Finals rematch with the Penguins, according to the Detroit News.
November 8, 2008
The Detroit Free Press reports that coach Mike Babcock expects Johan Franzen to miss the next two games, meaning he probably will not return until Thursday's game against the Lightning.
November 7, 2008
Coach Mike Babcock stated that he expects Johan Franzen to return to the ice for Tuesday's game against the Penguins, according to MLive.com. Franzen has been out of action since October 25 due to a sprained left MCL. When Babcock was asked how Franzen looked in practice Friday, he replied, "Like he should be playing. I'm pretty sure if we were in the playoffs Mule would be playing. He'll be ready to go Tuesday."
November 6, 2008
Johan Franzen, who is recovering from a sprained knee, skated Wednesday and coach Mike Babcock believes he will be able to practice with the team as early as Friday, according to the Detroit News.
November 4, 2008
Johan Franzen skated Tuesday morning for the first time since being injured, according to the Detroit Free Press.
October 26, 2008
Johan Franzen is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a sprained knee, according to TSN.ca. He suffered the ailment in the second period of Saturday's game.
October 26, 2008
Johan Franzen had a knee-on-knee collision with Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel in the second period Saturday and didn't return to the game, according to the Detroit News. He will have an MRI today. "Obviously he's hurt," coach Mike Babcock said. "He left the ice and took his stuff right off. Whether it's hyperextended or if there's ligament damage, we'll know later. It's an opportunity for someone else."
October 22, 2008
Redwings center Johan Franzen scored the game-winning goal in their 4-3 win over the Blues. The goal was his fourth of the year.
October 11, 2008
Center Johan Franzen scored two third period goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Senators.
October 5, 2008
Johan Franzen pitched in two of the three goals that the Red Wings scored against the Sabres on Sunday.
October 3, 2008
Johan Franzen's second goal of the game with 1:57 to play broke a tie and lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 preseason victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Franzen also had an assist.
June 9, 2008
Coach Mike Babcock is reportedly very close to inking a contract extension with Detroit, according to the Detroit News.
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."
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.
June 3, 2008
Johan Franzen registered an assist in Monday's 4-3 three-overtime loss to Pittsburgh in Game 5.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.”
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."
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.
May 10, 2008
Leading playoff goal scorer Johan Franzen is reportedly out of the Red Wings' lineup "indefinately," according to SLAM Sports.
May 10, 2008
Johan Franzen has scored 27 goals in 27 games since March 2, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 24, 2008
Johan Franzen was a +2 thanks to two goals and an assist in the Wings Game 1 victory over the Avalanche.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.