evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Okay, seriously... I had to make a thread about this one gents... Coach Mike Babcock and Johan Franzen have differing opinions when it comes to the veteran forward's production. Babcock has no problems with what Franzen has given him this season. "The Mule's been scoring goals," Babcock said. "I think Mule's been good. We played him at center, we played him at wing, changed lines. I thought him and (Valtteri Filppula) in Chicago, with (Daniel Cleary), were our best line. "And then (Sunday vs. Nashville) they were solid as well. That's important for us." "My last seven games, I don't want to talk about this," Franzen said Tuesday. "This makes me pissed." "He's been important for us, scoring some key goals down the stretch and everybody knows how he plays in the playoffs," Filppula said. "So it's a good start that he's playing well right now." Edited April 17, 2013 by evilzyme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Good I hope hes pissed. I hope hes pissed for the next 8 years. Then we may get his playoff production year round. nothing scarier than playing against a guy with a chip on his shoulder Edited April 17, 2013 by Din758 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Of course, you have to remember Franzen's pissed is throwing mouth guards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedominance13 112 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 We need playoff mule consistently in the worst way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Good I hope hes pissed. I hope hes pissed for the next 8 years. Then we may get his playoff production year round. nothing scarier than playing against a guy with a chip on his shoulder What he needs is the coach to also help fuel the fire, not tell him that he's performing the way he wants. Always try to get more out of your players. Babcock should know the potential of Mule and should know that he's capable of more. He should dig to get that out of him, not help reinforce the fact that he likes and is doing things good. No, I want 110%. I want it all and I want more, I want your heart on the ice, I want your sweat to turn into blood because there's nothing more you could possibly sweat out. BABY I WANT IT. GIVE IT TO ME. 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 4 Motown4013, evilmrt, Din758 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 LOL, I still don't know where the hell that linesman came from! But let's face it: Mule is the X-factor. We will go as far as he can take us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Of course, you have to remember Franzen's pissed is throwing mouth guards. Or, for another case of Franzen channeling his emotions, see 2007-08 or 2008-09 playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I like Franzen at centre. He plays harder and he's awesome on faceoffs. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Words are wind. 1 Shaman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Still gotta love the Mule, we know what he's capable of. He has appeared to be trying harder the past few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Still gotta love the Mule, we know what he's capable of. He has appeared to be trying harder the past few weeks. Playing center will make you do that Babcock needs to keep him there.. forever. Make that boy skate and be involved more!!! 3 Nev, Z Winged Dangler and esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Of course, you have to remember Franzen's pissed is throwing mouth guards. And? Everyone here loved it at the time. I like seeing him do that - it shows that he's into the game and cares. He shouldn't have to pound in Colton Orr's face to prove that. Hopefully this is a sign that things will start to pick up for him. Realisitically, he seems to be the type of player that needs to play with good linemates to succeed. So hopefully some of the guys around him (i.e. Filppula) get it together. That could help keep Franzen's production rising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 No, I want 110%. I want it all and I want more, I want your heart on the ice, I want your sweat to turn into blood because there's nothing more you could possibly sweat out. BABY I WANT IT. GIVE IT TO ME. COLD SHOWER, MAN!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 COLD SHOWER, MAN!! I'm a motivator brother. They don't want to give me what I want outta em? Oh, i'll get it outta em! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan72 198 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 This is what happens when Franzen cares... Or, my personal favorite version... 8 Z Winged Dangler, Ally, Hockeymom1960 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I refrained from throwing my shoe at Mule in Nashville this past weekend. Heaven knows, I have not been not happy with him. He actually DID look like he cared, I have to say. He was good out there, it's like the overachieving Abby/Z/Datsyuk line made him sit up and take notice? Something... whatever, I will take it, let's see if he can continue and be consistent in this upswing. Mouth-guards all stayed in place, but he had a nice little snarl going on out there at times. I also came close to trading Franzen to the Preds fan next to me at the game, for Legwand (their current bag o' pucks). I decided to keep the lazy Swede I know. Hopefully, that was the right decision. By the way, I ran into Abby and Z in the hotel elevator (separate occasions) over the weekend in Nashville. We have named Z/Abby/Dats the "Elevator Line" and think they should be doomed to ride the glass elevators with us forever, or until they stop scoring. LOL~ 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Franzen is such a talented power forward. I just wish he had that grittiness that guys like clarkson and callahan have 2 Rick D and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Of course, you have to remember Franzen's pissed is throwing mouth guards. Had Franzen not made that move though, none of us would have realized that Kanes mouth guard is magic, and when an opponent pulls it from his mouth, mystical phantom refs materialize out of thin air to protect him. 3 unsaddleddonald, 55fan and number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Franzen is such a talented power forward. I just wish he had that grittiness that guys like clarkson and callahan have Franzen's talent + Cleary's drive and desire = pretty good hockey player. We have the technology, we can build him... 3 jthiel86, 55fan and evilzyme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I refrained from throwing my shoe at Mule in Nashville this past weekend. Heaven knows, I have not been not happy with him. He actually DID look like he cared, I have to say. He was good out there, it's like the overachieving Abby/Z/Datsyuk line made him sit up and take notice? Something... whatever, I will take it, let's see if he can continue and be consistent in this upswing. Mouth-guards all stayed in place, but he had a nice little snarl going on out there at times. I also came close to trading Franzen to the Preds fan next to me at the game, for Legwand (their current bag o' pucks). I decided to keep the lazy Swede I know. Hopefully, that was the right decision. By the way, I ran into Abby and Z in the hotel elevator (separate occasions) over the weekend in Nashville. We have named Z/Abby/Dats the "Elevator Line" and think they should be doomed to ride the glass elevators with us forever, or until they stop scoring. LOL~ Overachieving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 wait... now, who was saying 'we like our team'? Babs or Holland?! ... or both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Now lets see him produce hard... Hope his actions and words match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Franzen's talent + Cleary's drive and desire = pretty good hockey player. We have the technology, we can build him... Add a dash of Tootoo for good measure 2 Rivalred and unsaddleddonald reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Franzen's talent + Cleary's drive and desire = pretty good hockey player. We have the technology, we can build him... If we're making hybrids I'd rather Franzen's size with Zetterberg's drive and desire. But I guess that's basically Anze Kopitar. 2 Ally and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
