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Johan Franzen says he will play tonight. #RedWings
There you have it. Babcock said that Franzen was going to be a game-time decision, but Franzen says he is in. This means Bertuzzi will not play.
April 25, 2013, 11:39 a.m.
Babcock said he doesn't know if Franzen will play tonight. If he does then Bertuzzi won't play. No other changes
Franzen was hurt last night and might miss tonight's game. We'll have to wait for an official word from the Red Wings. He has played great as of late (6 goals in his last 6 games) so this would be a big blow to the Red WIngs roster.
April 25, 2013, 11:26 a.m.
Mike Babcock says Johan Franzen has undisclosed injury, doesn't know status for Thursday.
Franzen's status should be known Thursday morning. Todd Bertuzzi would likely take Franzen's place in the lineup if he can't go.
April 24, 2013, 11:33 p.m.
Franzen was moved to center on the Red Wings second line Friday against the Avs.
Babcock paired Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg together in an effort to energize the team following Thursday's 4-2 loss at Phoenix. He had Franzen center the second line with Valtteri Filppula and Gustav Nyquist. Franzen won 8-of-13 faceoffs,
April 6, 2013, 4:13 p.m.
Just confirmed that Mikael Samuelsson and Johan Franzen will both play for #RedWings today vs. #Blackhawks #NHL
Franzen left Thursday's game with a lower-body injury but will not miss any time. Franzen is slowly starting to find his scoring touch lately, he has two goals and four assists in his last six games.
March 31, 2013, 11:28 a.m.
Ken Holland said it appears forwards Johan Franzen and Mikael Samuelsson will play Sunday against the Chicago
Franzen was originally listed as doubtful for Sunday with a lower body injury, but he is now expected to play.
March 30, 2013, 2:28 p.m.
Ken Holland says Johan Franzen (lower body) appears to be day-to-day. #RedWings
It does not sound like Franzen is going to play tomorrow. If he can't go then Daniel Cleary will move up and play with Datsyuk and Abdelkader.
March 30, 2013, 12:05 p.m.
Franzen day to day but doubtful for Sunday.
Franzen left yesterday's game early with a lower-body injury and did not return. Monitor his status prior to Sunday's game.
March 29, 2013, 6:23 p.m.
Johan Franzen left Thursday's game against the Sharks with a lower body injury and did not return.
After the game coach Mike Babcock said he had no update on Franzen, and doesn't know if injury is significant. He will be evaluated Friday when they return to Detroit. The Wings don't play again until Sunday.
March 29, 2013, 1:26 a.m.
Franzen cleared to play tomorrow.
Franzen (hip flexor) hasn't played since February 10th, will be a welcomed addition to a depleted Red Wings roster. Franzen has nine points in 12 games this season and should continue to be a solid fantasy contributer.
Feb. 26, 2013, 6:53 p.m.
Forward Johan Franzen (hip flexor) is likely to return during the California trip.
Franzen has missed the Red Wings last seven games with a hip flexor injury but should return on the Red Wings two game California trip. The Wings have battled the injury-bug all season and the return of Franzen would certainly help the likes of Datsyuk, Zetterberg and Brunner who have been carrying the team offensively.
Feb. 25, 2013, 4:13 p.m.
Johan Franzen is expected to return on Wednesday from his sore hip flexor.
Franzen won't play today against the Canucks, but is expected back in the lineup Wednesday against LA.
Feb. 24, 2013, 1:23 p.m.
Franzen said he won't play this weekend, shooting for Wednesday in LA
Franzen has been out since February 10th with a hip injury and is still not ready to return the lineup. The Red Wings are severly banged up and need Franzen back as soon as possible.
Feb. 22, 2013, 1:31 p.m.
Mike Babcock says no Johan Franzen Tuesday against Nashville. #RedWings
Franzen will miss his fourth consecutive game tomorrow. He has 3 G and 6 A in 12 games this season. The Red Wings need him back and need more production out of him.
Feb. 18, 2013, 4:11 p.m.
Johan Franzen had ultrasound on his hip flexor, said it's strained.
He skated briefly last two days before practice. He will not play on Sunday and is doubtful for Tuesday. The Red Wings injuries continue to mount, monitor Franzen's status next week.
Feb. 16, 2013, 2:01 p.m.
