hak 21 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Thought I'd make a lil appreciation thread for the mule March has been a excellent month for franzen. In 12 games from march 2 - march 28 he has picked up 17 points (13g4a) and managed 46 SOG. This is one less point than he has had in the previous 56 games. His timing to get hot is pretty good if you ask me as the playoffs are just around the corner. I really hope he keeps playing like this going in to the playoffs! But as we saw last year - he stepped up in the playoffs so I don't think he'll let us down. What do you guys think? It will get interesting to see what babcock does when holmstrom gets back. Ideas anyone? Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolman 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Play the hot hand. I would like to see the third and fourth line get twice the ice time they have been getting in our remaining games against non playoff teams though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Good thread. Nice to see another of our soft, passive/aggressive europeans finding his play! I hope he can learn to use that big body more physically to go with his new found touch around the net for the playoffs. Keep up the good work Joho! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
union drone 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Thought I'd make a lil appreciation thread for the mule Mule I just have to say that I got a laugh out of the fact that there is an opposing player lying face down on the ice in this pic, while Mule and Raf laugh if up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Great pics Franzen really stepped on another level, he is a beast and no worse than Tomas Holmstrom ATM. I hope he keeps it up in the playoffs.. Way to go Mule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 thanks for this thread. I am a huge Mule fan... and also love the pic of him and Raffi laughing with a fallen opponent lying facedown behind them. Very emblematic of what this team is capable of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 I wish the 4th line would get more playing time. If they want to see what McCarty can do, they need to give him something to work with. Leaving him on a line with minimal minutes and lackluster players is going to pidgeonhole McCarty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjolman 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Thats one thing i don't like about babcock. He needs to give the lower guys more time to work with. Mac is a clutch player, he might not be as good as he was, but he was REALLY good at one point. Give those 3/4th liners a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Let's just hope this carries over into the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 IT'S ALIVE!!!.....IT'S ALIVE!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 The guy is soft as hell. Trade him. Seriously, if he keeps it up and Holmstrom can find his game again when he comes back the Wings are going to be very tough to beat. Zetterberg and Datsyuk are each in the top ten in scoring. Franzen has 25 goals, Holmstrom has 20, Cleary has 20, Filppula has 19. Everyone except Datsyuk has missed time due to injury. All of a sudden the top six isn't so small with Franzen there -- and all these guys play defense. On top of that, Lidstrom leads defensemen in scoring and Rafalski's not far behind. Kronwall is really developing offensively and Stuart fits in well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 And I called this happening at the deadline when everyone was flipping out about secondary scoring. I said wait for Franzen to find his groove and step up. I thought it'd happen in the playoffs but injuries have gotten him an early start and I'm loving it. Great guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Thought I'd make a lil appreciation thread for the mule March has been a excellent month for franzen. In 12 games from march 2 - march 28 he has picked up 17 points (13g4a) and managed 46 SOG. This is one less point than he has had in the previous 56 games. His timing to get hot is pretty good if you ask me as the playoffs are just around the corner. I really hope he keeps playing like this going in to the playoffs! But as we saw last year - he stepped up in the playoffs so I don't think he'll let us down. What do you guys think? It will get interesting to see what babcock does when holmstrom gets back. Ideas anyone? Mule He is the heir apparent to Tomas Holmstrom. I just never knew he had such great hands. Holy crap is this guy playing out of his mind right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 That second picture is just wonderful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombiewing 3 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 He is the heir apparent to Tomas Holmstrom. I just never knew he had such great hands. Holy crap is this guy playing out of his mind right now. jeez...It might be the new jerseys, but he looks like he is wearing those huge, Ulf Samuelsson type shoulder pads. He is one stout mule. I am man crushing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 thanks for this thread. I am a huge Mule fan... and also love the pic of him and Raffi laughing with a fallen opponent lying facedown behind them. Very emblematic of what this team is capable of. You monster! Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicholonio 9 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Seriously, if he keeps it up and Holmstrom can find his game again when he comes back the Wings are going to be very tough to beat. Zetterberg and Datsyuk are each in the top ten in scoring. Franzen has 25 goals, Holmstrom has 20, Cleary has 20, Filppula has 19. Everyone except Datsyuk has missed time due to injury. All of a sudden the top six isn't so small with Franzen there -- and all these guys play defense. On top of that, Lidstrom leads defensemen in scoring and Rafalski's not far behind. Kronwall is really developing offensively and Stuart fits in well.Right 'effin on, man. Much-o agreed. Once Holmstrom comes back, I'd still put him where he originally was. Babcock will find a way to move him around, no problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 I would like to see Franzen on the second line when Homer is back. Z-D-H Cleary Flip Franzen Maltby- Draper-Drake/Mac/Sammy Kopecky-Huds- Sammy/Mac/Downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 Thats one thing i don't like about babcock. He needs to give the lower guys more time to work with. Mac is a clutch player, he might not be as good as he was, but he was REALLY good at one point. Give those 3/4th liners a chance. No Mac WAS a clutch player. Is he one now? We will see but lets get over the man love. Nobody gets a free ride on the Wings no matter how much the fans want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 As much as i would like to see the homer/z/datsyuk line. I think babcock should keep franzen with zetterberg and put holmstrom back with datsyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan75 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 thanks for this thread. I am a huge Mule fan... and also love the pic of him and Raffi laughing with a fallen opponent lying facedown behind them. Very emblematic of what this team is capable of. LOL... I didn't catch that the first time (the dude on the ground). Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 I don't care what line Holmstrom is on, as long as he spends plenty of time between Lidstrom and the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Z-Dawg needs to stay with Franzen, they just play way too well together to be split up Having the Mule and Holms for playoffs, looking very goooood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 I don't care what line Holmstrom is on, as long as he spends plenty of time between Lidstrom and the net. I agree 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Another one! FRANZENSTEIN LIVES!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
