96warrior 11 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Johan Franzen will practice with the Red Wings tomorrow. The forward, who has been sidelined by headaches, hasn't played since Game 1 of the Western Conference final. Franzen did not speak with the media today. He likely will not play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final. "He's going to be available, I don't know at what point," said coach Mike Babcock. "We're real optimistic. Doctors make those decisions. I don't think he's going to play in Game 1. But anytime after that (he might play)." "He's ready," said Babcock. "There's no coaching perspective in this. It's all doctors. He's tipping pucks in the back of the net. He's flying around at 100 miles an hour. ... He's ready to go. He's just got to get the OK." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiephd 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Still felt a bit hesitant until Babcock's, "He's tipping pucks in the back of the net. He's flying around at 100 miles an hour." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 :band: !!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog19 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 :colorbounce: :banana: :carrot: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: My completely uneducated guess/gut feeling/optimisim was that he'd return for Game 2. I hope I guessed right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offspring2099 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Great news!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylorov 37 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Terrific news! I'm a go-ahead and co-sign whoever was saying "mind games". Babs is messing with the Pens. I'll bet he plays game 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiephd 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 More freaking good news: Cleary practiced without the chin guard!!!! One bit of good news for slump-ridden Dan Cleary: He got medical clearance to ditch the chin guard on his helmet, so today was the first day he practiced without it. -- http://info.detnews.com/redesign/blogs/win...cfm?blogid=1570 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 GREAT NEWS!!! Almost makes me forget that he probably won't play in Game 1, but this gives me hope for Game 2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see Mule back on the ice. Also good news for Cleary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) YAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EDIT: GIVE HIM THE OKAY DOCS!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited May 22, 2008 by 10 Minute Misconduct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Good thing nobody panicked. Oh, wait... I hope everyone learns something from this: positivity isn't dangerous. Anyway, YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! WOOOHOOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 The Free Press is actually making it sound more likely that he WILL play on Saturday. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...BLOG09/80522076 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 More freaking good news: Cleary practiced without the chin guard!!!! WOW, this thread just doubled in positivity!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: Come on Doc's clear him so we can halv him back!!!!!! Also, good for cleary without the face mask!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 WOW, this thread just doubled in positivity!!! haha, just the way I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high_stick69 7 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 How huge would it be to have the mule back!?! Even though they say he won't play in game 1, I have a feeling he's going to dress. If he's cleared to fly around at 100 mph, how could he not be cleared to play? Either way great news! We need his size and scoring touch!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Can you imagine the boost this would give the team playing on the road in games 3 & 4? Oh the matchup humanity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrSandMan Report post Posted May 22, 2008 hell yeah baby Bring on the MULE! And Cleary without a chin guard! Fleury will see the fury! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Whats the better news, Franzen will likely play at some point and maybe in game 1, or McCarty will once again be a healthy scratch when he returns? Anything to get him out of the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 YAYYYYY MULE!! THIS IS FREAKING GREAT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 "He's flying around at 100 miles an hour." Babcock seems to be hinting Franzen has a foot injury of some sort. He used to be quicker. Anyway, I hope he'll dress for the game one even if he's just 90%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaxx 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 The Free Press is actually making it sound more likely that he WILL play on Saturday. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...BLOG09/80522076 That article also mentions that Draper's wife had a baby! Congrats should be handed out to Drapes and his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Generally you see injuries pile up as the teams advance through the playoffs. Not the Wings. They just get better. Healthy scratches FTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
