mancavesonline.com 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Franzen's knack for playoff scoring must continue - unleash him on every powerplay chance. Still bummed about the Cleary injury. Bring Draper out of retirement? Or for that matter, isn't Chelios still in great shape? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If were relying on Franzen to break out I think our hopes of winning this series is pretty much down to nothing. I have absolutely zero faith in Franzen and what he brings to this team. What we really need is Jimmy Howard to steal us a game like Rinne just did. Howards save % is sub. 900 2 cupforwings and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Well the Mule has to unleash himself a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If Mule had half of Helm's heart and 1 of his balls he'd become a true Power Forward! 8 Jasper84, 13dangledangle, Hockeymom1960 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 He only plays with effort when he gets bashed in the face with a stick. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If Mule had half of Helm's heart and 1 of his balls he'd become a true Power Forward! I miss Helmer. As for Mule he'd better burry a few that,s all I'm saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvv8 24 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 He only plays with effort when he gets bashed in the face with a stick. esteef New pregame warmup! Have one of the black aces do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 New pregame warmup! Have one of the black aces do it. LOL.... Maybe benching the Mule in favour of the RAM truck from the commercials would spark his play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Goes without saying that this guy needs to elevate his play big time. Starts tomorrow night.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 He only plays with effort when he gets bashed in the face with a stick. He really didnt have much effort in that game either. Well other then trying to get revenge and getting a stupid penalty. The only thing he did good after getting the stick in the face is have his ass in the right spot while he was looking the other way to deflect something in. His floating actually paid off for once. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Goes without saying that this guy needs to elevate his play big time. Starts tomorrow night.... He will score 4 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Wow, I am loving this "love" for the Mule...I would have hated to see what would have happened if I started a thread like this. I maintain that if Mule decides to play this way the next two games, he is trade fodder at the draft. At this point I don't even think he could get us Morrow...have to throw in Emmerton... 2 Nev and Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Wow, I am loving this "love" for the Mule...I would have hated to see what would have happened if I started a thread like this. I maintain that if Mule decides to play this way the next two games, he is trade fodder at the draft. At this point I don't even think he could get us Morrow...have to throw in Emmerton... You know, I would almost be okay with that trade if Mule keeps playing like he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Mule could fetch us something very decent. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Mule could fetch us something very decent. Mule for Hossa... straight up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Mule for Hossa... straight up Why not? Too bad Chicago would laugh in Hollands face! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 350 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If Mule had half of Helm's heart and 1 of his balls he'd become a true Power Forward! This is what i find frustrating about him. There are guys on the team that can put in twice the effort as he does, and only have as much talent at they have been blessed with. Guys like Helm, Eaves, or Connor that put in so much effort, but will always be supporting bottom line guys. Its a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukDangles13 5 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 the Franzen from the playoffs in 07-10 (59 points in 51 games including 31 goals) is needed if Detroit is going to win this series.........he can't just go around the ice attempting to injure the opponents, but needs to focus on scoring goals. He has the talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Mule has always succeeded on hard work. Once he remembers that, he'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If were relying on Franzen to break out I think our hopes of winning this series is pretty much down to nothing. I have absolutely zero faith in Franzen and what he brings to this team. What we really need is Jimmy Howard to steal us a game like Rinne just did. Howards save % is sub. 900 Howard was awesome in Game 2 and pretty much good enough in Game 1 and 3. Not his fault Nashville is badly outshot every game, doesn't favor his SV% when they have 4 shots in a period and one of them is a 2-on-1 that they score on. Rinne's been lucky too. In Game 3 the Wings missed a goal by 0.1 seconds, and had another clear goal saved by a d-man's stick. As for Franzen, I thought Game 3 was his best game in a while. Even though he lost his head a few times. Would of course be great if he could find that scoring touch and have one of those epic multi-goal games we know he's capable of. Really I don't give a s*** who scores just as long as we score though. Filppula, Hudler, Abdelkader, Lidstrom, Kronwall.. you could point out many guys that we need production from. This is not like the Pens-Flyers series where goals come free however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Ohhhh, so he is "leashed", that's the problem? Well then, by all means, "unleash" him Franzen has been given every possible opportunity this season and last, always given the best linemate, high ice-time, and plenty of time on the PP. After the last few games, besides the goal that hit his leg giving him another GWG :rolleyes: , he has done more harm than good. Takes retarded retaliatory penalties that leave us short-handed. Shows only flashes of brilliance between long spans of float, and I've only seen him use his size and hands once down low through 3 games. This thread should read "s*** or get off the pot, Johan" (s*** being 'do anything', pot being 'the Datsyuk line') 4 Nev, esteef, The Secret and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Maybe he's having injury issues and we just don't know it. I'm just trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. Edited April 17, 2012 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Mule has always succeeded on hard work. Once he remembers that, he'll be fine. 'But hard work is stressful. I can get by fairly well without it.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Maybe he's having injury issues and we just don't know it. I'm just trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it is something serious, like a yellow belly or a missing spine 3 Nev, roboginger and The Secret reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites