Phazon 24 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 You know, even I thought Franzen was a giant fluke last season, but watching him now I believe he can get 60 points or so, that's crazy really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I don't think it was a fluke at all. I think him getting confidence by playing with pavs and hank last year just woke up the sleeping giant, now he is a force to be reckoned with. I say he can get more than 60 points to be honest, he might surprise the hell out of everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I never thought it was a fluke. I remember towards the end of the regular season last year, Mickey Redmond talking during a game and saying something along the lines of "there is no reason he can't score 30 goals a season, just needs his confidence." We started to see that ever since that point!! The end of the regular season last year was awesome, and during the playoffs he was just out of control!! Yeah, Franzen is a beast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obey86 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) OMG, Franzen is so good and plays good D. I wouldn't trade him for Crosby. Right everyone? Let's hear the Red Wing bias some more. In any case, Franzen rules and is looking just like he did last year at the end of the season. Amazing. Edited October 23, 2008 by obey86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 OMG, Franzen is so good and plays good D. I wouldn't trade him for Crosby. Right everyone? Let's hear the Red Wing bias some more. In any case, Franzen rules and is looking just like he did last year at the end of the season. Amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drimo 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I remember towards the end of the regular season last year, Mickey Redmond talking during a game and saying something along the lines of "there is no reason he can't score 30 goals a season, just needs his confidence." We started to see that ever since that point!! I remember when Mickey said that! Gotta love Mickey's analysis, he is spot on, one of the best. Franzen is a beast!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19=Legend 29 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I think he is a skitzophranic... just let him be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I remember when Mickey said that! Gotta love Mickey's analysis, he is spot on, one of the best. Franzen is a beast!!! Very nice Drimo!! I had mentioned this in another thread but nobody mentioned if they remembered that. Mickey is the man, and yep, Franzen is a beast!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 anyone think he'll score 162 goals this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamic 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 anyone think he'll score 162 goals this year? 30 goals IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 anyone think he'll score 162 goals this year? At least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 30 goals IMHO36-38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IUWingsFan 1 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 anyone think he'll score 162 goals this year? I'd say thats a bit outlandish, considering the boards seem to agree Lilja will bag at least 100, and Homer the 82 he's on pace for... Mule's good for 60-70 max by my math... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 anyone think he'll score 162 goals this year? Pffft. Only if he's not trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drimo 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Very nice Drimo!! I had mentioned this in another thread but nobody mentioned if they remembered that. Mickey is the man, and yep, Franzen is a beast!! Sweet! I wonder if the players ever hear the things Ken and Mickey say. Like I wonder if hearing Mickey say Franzen should be scoring x goals if that helps to boost Franzen's confidence. Because it sure seemed like Mickey said "do this" and Franzen did it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 you have to remember last year he was tearing up the preseason, hell I picked him up in my fantasy. Of course then he was injuried for a while and it took him forever to get back into form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 he can score 93 goals this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 you have to remember last year he was tearing up the preseason, hell I picked him up in my fantasy. Of course then he was injuried for a while and it took him forever to get back into form. Yup, that pre-season was the first indication of it, so it did not come completely out of left field. Wasn't he playing with Datsyuk at the time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpd88 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I'd say thats a bit outlandish, considering the boards seem to agree Lilja will bag at least 100, and Homer the 82 he's on pace for... i also believe Lilja is on pace for at least 100 goals, but we cannot forget that he is also a prolific passer and could rack up his first 200 point season this year if the cards play right. A majority of these assists could go to Franzen, giving him the possibility of scoring at least 500 goals this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Yup, that pre-season was the first indication of it, so it did not come completely out of left field. Wasn't he playing with Datsyuk at the time? I thought it was Zetterberg....and I believe shortly after his injury is when D and Z got back together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I thought it was Zetterberg....and I believe shortly after his injury is when D and Z got back together. During last year's preseason Franzen was playing with Datsyuk and Holmstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finalfilppula 2 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Louisville, where's that ovechkin picture from? i keep seeing it .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Louisville, where's that ovechkin picture from? i keep seeing it .. ESPN Magazine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitBoy313 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) Last year before the playoffs on 97.1 they were talking about the Wings lacking secondary scoring.If you guys remember that was a pretty big topic,who other than Datsyuk & Zetterberg would carry the offense.I called 97.1 before game 1 of the Nashville series and told them Franzen was going to come through and score some goals for us and also added that it would be the Wings over the Pens in the finals.I'm some sort of prophet.But anyway Franzen is the real deal,he's got size,speed and he's got great hands and he's just another hidden gem found by the Wings and glad he's rockin' the winged wheel!!! Edited October 24, 2008 by DetroitBoy313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites