Franzen's Dominance

[going_top_shelf 6]

I was doing the math the other day and I discovered that if Johan Franzen scores with the same consistency as he did during last year's series against Colorado, he'll score somewhere around 160 goals. Now obviously this a little too much to expect from the guy but I think that now he's found his footing and his confidence, he has the potential to be one of the best players the Wings have seen in a long, long while. Your thoughts?????????

[skacore 2]

I have him pencilled in around 160-170 goals this year

[redwinger4747 6]

^^ Awesome!

[stormboy 47]

franzen will maintain no where near that pace. you could argue if he'll be come a 30 or 40 goal scorer. he's "on pace" to score almost fifty right now. he got almost thirty last year basically in half a season. i think is' possible that he could get around forty one of these years. but i honestly don't think that he'll become dominant on such a high level. i'll be really, really surprised if he ever scores as many goals as zetterberg in a season. but, just my opinion.

[The Mule 0]

Franzen will score 30 goals this season.

[T.Low 1,011]

I have him pencilled in around 160-170 goals this year

Dude, there is no way he can maintain that pace throught an 82 game season.

I've got him around 135-145. Johan Franzen, that is...professionally known as The Mule, whom The President of the Untied States refers to as Sir.

[DatsyukownzU13 1]

Mule's going to get 41 this season. You heard it here first.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

35-40 isnt crazy. Depends where he ends up and if he develops good chemistry quick enough.

[jim3033 1]

Yes this will happen.

[Seraph 240]

39 goals for franzen this season.

[Dano33 41]

51

[Guest Crymson]

34.31415927

[wingschamps 0]

43

[Never_Retire_Steve 35]

40 goals and 53 points

[TheGreatOne 0]

~40 goals and ~20 points ,this year in the regular season!

[Dawgs 0]

Franzen has the tools to be a 40 goal man. Good skater and puckhandler, tricky moves with the puck, great size, good shot. Id say hes a sure 30 goal a season guy and his ceiling is nearing 50. It wouldnt surprise me a bit to see him score more goals than Zetterberg, although his point total will never reach Z's level.

[Guest LivingtheDream]

This might sound dumb, but in some ways I worry he will be too good and as result we can't keep him and Hank! Darn cap always gets in the way of enjoying the game! Nonetheless I hope he gets as many goals as possible. You have to admit he was key in getting us the Cup! Great player. Gotta love the guy.

Speaking about being on pace for this or that, how about Homer for 40! :-)

[Guest Four]

Homer and Frazen both 40+ this year

PS. Homer is on pace for 82 atm

Edited October 21, 2008 by Four

[chrisdetroit 189]

This might sound dumb, but in some ways I worry he will be too good and as result we can't keep him and Hank! Darn cap always gets in the way of enjoying the game! Nonetheless I hope he gets as many goals as possible. You have to admit he was key in getting us the Cup! Great player. Gotta love the guy.

Speaking about being on pace for this or that, how about Homer for 40! :-)

Franzen isn't going anywhere. Hossa will be the odd man out next year.

[Shaman 713]

I think he will break the 200 goal and 350 pt barriers, at which point Crosby will hang himself and OV will be deported back to russia for suspected involvement...

Edited October 21, 2008 by Shaman464

[The Secret 304]

Franzen is looking great and I hope he can keep it up. I think this will be a big break out year for the Mule.

[55fan 5,133]

93 for 93!

Everyone will score their jersey number this year, except Datsyuk who will score his squared, and the goalies who will tally their numbers' worth in $hu+ *u+$.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

It's great to see him continuing his torrid pace, but hopefully he'll stay humble and remember what team gave him the chance to prove himself in the NHL come free agent time.

[maltbymaniac 13]

franzen is lazy and sucks.......sorry couldnt resist.

[VM1138 1,921]

franzen will maintain no where near that pace. you could argue if he'll be come a 30 or 40 goal scorer. he's "on pace" to score almost fifty right now. he got almost thirty last year basically in half a season. i think is' possible that he could get around forty one of these years. but i honestly don't think that he'll become dominant on such a high level. i'll be really, really surprised if he ever scores as many goals as zetterberg in a season. but, just my opinion.

He's shown he is a consistent goal-scoring threat, surprisingly one of the most consistent in the league it seems. I think he's definitely become a 50 goal scorer, but we'll see at the end of the year. A lot hinges on a long playoff run, as well.