MULE REPORT: Franzen Cleared to Practice

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

I don't know, according to my calculations, Franzen at 90% is as good as Malkin at 100%

That comment should induce some new Pens members.

[P. Marlowe 748]

I guess we won't know the full details until after the playoffs end, but that "blood clot" report sure seems bogus right about now.

Yes, that was a strange one. I'd like to know what was that "inside source" where it came from.

[Superman54 91]

MULE IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!

so because Babs was so fond on the, drake - draper - sammy line, does that mean we will see a, cleary - franzen - filppula line, because now that cleary will be back to his normal self, and how good he is playing defensevly I really wouldn't mind that at all. Then huds can go back to playing with helm where they dominate together.

[P. Marlowe 748]

so because Babs was so fond on the, drake - draper - sammy line, does that mean we will see a, cleary - franzen - filppula line, because now that cleary will be back to his normal self, and how good he is playing defensevly I really wouldn't mind that at all. Then huds can go back to playing with helm where they dominate together.

That would be goodish if not great. Projected forward lines:

Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Holmstrom

Cleary - Franzén - Filppula

Drake - Draper - Samuelsson

Maltby - Helm - Hudler

Maybe Babcock puts Cleary back to the third line to create three lines with crease presence. Just like the lines were before Franzén got scratched. That would bring Samuelsson back to the second line. I wouldn't mind as that line played well when Franzén was healthy.

Still, Franzén is "doubtful" for game one. I can't wait for saturday to see what happens.

Edited May 22, 2008 by P. Marlowe

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

That would be goodish if not great. Projected forward lines:

Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Holmstrom

Cleary - Franzén - Filppula

Drake - Draper - Samuelsson

Maltby - Helm - Hudler

Still, Franzén is "doubtful" for game one. I can't wait for saturday to see what happens.

If Babs wants to stick Cleary on the second line, with Franzen and Filppula, I'd rather see Maltby on the third line with Drake and Draper given that they'd be a great shutdown line against Malkin's bunch.

Besides, then Hudler and Helm have a better play maker than Maltby to play alongside.

Personally though, I'd like to see Sammy-Filppula-Franzen back together simply because that line dominated and found an incredible chemsitry together. If that struggles, than I would be all for the initial lines I posted.

Edited May 22, 2008 by Never Forget Mac #25

[detroit19 0]

Hey guys im new. But this is seriously awesome news.

[redwinger4747 6]

If he practices fully, feels great the whole time, and still doesn't play game 1, our front office officially wants to lose because they would have no other reason to hold him.

[jmgriffith 2]

Woo Hoo! This is great news all around! *Happy Dance* :banana:

[PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0]

Awesome, that put's us one step closer to the cup

[Hiei 192]

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[jvxp 0]

More freaking good news: Cleary practiced without the chin guard!!!!

Good maybe he will score.

Great news on the Mule !!

[esteef 2,679]

[Reilly 24]

Babcock looked really irritated during that press conference.

[thedisappearer 291]

I obviosly wish the best, and hope for the Wings to win, but I am surprised i am the only one who thinks Mle comingback won't be much of an impact. he hasn't played in quite awhile. It takes a few games to get the legs back. Hopefully it won't matter, but it could be too late.

Just saying...

Also, I wonder what the Pens fans think of this development.

[10 Minute Misconduct 104]

Babcock looked really irritated during that press conference.

What press conference?

[10 Minute Misconduct 104]

I obviosly wish the best, and hope for the Wings to win, but I am surprised i am the only one who thinks Mle comingback won't be much of an impact. he hasn't played in quite awhile. It takes a few games to get the legs back. Hopefully it won't matter, but it could be too late.

Just saying...

Also, I wonder what the Pens fans think of this development.

He only missed 2 weeks, not 2 months. Obviously he won't be on as much of a tear as before. But Franzen is better then no Franzen.

[Reilly 24]

What press conference?

TSN. Where those quotes came from.

I think Franzen's production is dependent on the play of Filppula and Cleary. Second PP unit has to get it together.

Edited May 23, 2008 by Reilly

[TheWestWing 71]

[Chase 0]

I obviosly wish the best, and hope for the Wings to win, but I am surprised i am the only one who thinks Mle comingback won't be much of an impact. he hasn't played in quite awhile. It takes a few games to get the legs back. Hopefully it won't matter, but it could be too late.

Just saying...

Agreed. At the beginning of the season he went down with an injury for a few weeks, cant remember what it was exactley, but it took him a looooong time to get in the swing of things.

BUT, he has been playing so well since the last month of the reg. season that hopefully it wont matter much and it wont take him long to get his legs back and start scorein some more goals for us.

Edited May 23, 2008 by Chase

[10 Minute Misconduct 104]

TSN. Where those quotes came from.

I think Franzen's production is dependent on the play of Filppula and Cleary. Second PP unit has to get it together.

It seems to me that Babs thinks hes ready to go and for some reason the Doctors arn't clearing him to play yet. Prolly on the Pens payroll

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

This is great news, Danny doesnt have to wear the chin guard and The Mule is back. Hello secondary scoring!

[Hiei 192]

You know what I realized?

Last weekend as I was driving home from Branson, MO, I passed a farm.....where some MULES were out walking around....and a song came on the radio.........Dueling Banjos....Came Home, d/led it, and listened to it LAST NIGHT....and here comes this news.........Think I'd better GET SPINNIN!!!!

[Namingway 146]

This is great news. Especially now that Hossa is starting to pick up his playoff game, it'll be great having Stein back. Just by having Mule on our side we already have an edge, whether he's 90% or 100%

Ahh can't wait until Saturday.

Cheers to all :beerbuddy:

LETS GO RED WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[YoungGuns1340 1]

As long as Mule comes back for game 3, then Im happy.

Hank - Dats - Homer

Flip - Franzen - Cleary

Those are TWO GREAT shutdown lines that are going to be very much needed with the first change.

[TerribleTed7 0]

Can't wait to have the MULE back. It will be double trouble for Fleury, as he does not have the size or the balls to move Franzen & Homer from the crease......Have fun baby penguin!!!