Johan Franzen

[Guest Crymson]

I think it's the right call not to play him. Way too many great players (i.e. Lindross) have ruined their careers by rushing back from head injuries, and thats the last thing I want to see happen to Mule.

This is a ridiculous and absurdly selfish thread anyway. Nobody should expect players to risk their lives for our entertainment.

[kozac 10]

It seems like everyone has been really understanding about him not playing, and rightfully so, he was arguably our best player down the stretch. But, literally no one on this board has taken the antagonistic opinion.

I, however, am somewhat upset that he is out for game 1 against Pittsburgh. I understood that we didnt want to take any risks with him against Dallas, as we clearly outmatched them and that doctors wouldnt even let him practice, but my god, this is the Stanley Cup Finals. I thought hockey was the sport where players gutted it out and played without the OK from the doctors? He says he feels fine, he is practicing, why can't you play in game one of a CHAMPIONSHIP round? Isn't this why you play the game? What every hockey player dreams of?

Don't get me wrong, I love Franzen, I think he is an awesome player, but i kind of want him to be that player that refuses to be taken off the ice. Who knows, maybe it's just the European mind set.

Does anyone else echo my thoughts, or am i totally off base?

Hey, f*** YOU and your north american mindset, *******. These are just MY thoughts.

[#19=Legend 29]

Coming from someone who has had a pretty bad cuncussion from playing hockey, im glad he is waiting. I listened to the doctors and took it easy for a good month and a half. Im fine,but get occasional migranes. And I was knocked out cold for about an hour.

[10 Minute Misconduct 104]

Mike Babcock is gonna blow a gasket soon if franzen isnt cleared:

"He's at the doctor's or whatever,'' coach Mike Babcock said. "If we keep sending him to doctors, pretty soon we'll find someone who will shut him down for his life, I'm pretty sure.''

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...ning_skate.html

[cirov19 1]

It seems like everyone has been really understanding about him not playing, and rightfully so, he was arguably our best player down the stretch. But, literally no one on this board has taken the antagonistic opinion.

I, however, am somewhat upset that he is out for game 1 against Pittsburgh. I understood that we didnt want to take any risks with him against Dallas, as we clearly outmatched them and that doctors wouldnt even let him practice, but my god, this is the Stanley Cup Finals. I thought hockey was the sport where players gutted it out and played without the OK from the doctors? He says he feels fine, he is practicing, why can't you play in game one of a CHAMPIONSHIP round? Isn't this why you play the game? What every hockey player dreams of?

Don't get me wrong, I love Franzen, I think he is an awesome player, but i kind of want him to be that player that refuses to be taken off the ice. Who knows, maybe it's just the European mind set.

Does anyone else echo my thoughts, or am i totally off base?

No, its not the Euro mind set. Franzen refused to be taken off the ice for two weeks. Then he made the right choice.

There is nothing wrong with this post except for the suggestion that it is possibly the European mind set. You're expressing your opinion. But Europeans want to play and want that cup just the same as every other North American in the NHL. They love the game.

[Guest nutz2u]

What a stupid thread. Why don't you show your stupidity more and piss and moan about Fischer not playing.

[miller76 463]

Wow, a thread like this started and we havent even lost a game! I thought these types of threads only happened when people start to freak out over a loss.

I just don't understand why some posters on here refuse to acknowledge the recommendation of a doctor. Yes it is the Stanley Cup, but in all realistic terms, a hockey game is not worth a long term injury to either end a career or a life. It's not like these doctors these players see are crackheads either, these I am sure are very good doctors who are very knowledgable about concussions and the symptoms they carry. Lets get back to reality here.

[RedArmy 4]

can this thread be blocked? This is the most idiotic thing ever...