Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 I agree and would vote in favor of a change to the LGW masthead picture. Regardless of whatever kind of career Franzen has for the rest of his playing days. I feel like it should be Helm even though he hasn't played in a while or Howie. I've wondered why franzen is on there.....IMO it should the C and two As. And Howie! 3 Hockeymom1960, Z Winged Dangler and thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 He looked much improved in the third period tonight 7 Hockeymom1960, greenrebellion, Detroit \# 1 Fan and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Any word on if he was actually injured or did Babs kick his ass back to the locker room last night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) got to be a cold I mean that really kicks ya especially if your FLOATER Edited November 2, 2013 by sjr2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted November 2, 2013 Holland? Buy out Franzen? Does anyone really believe that'd ever happen? I mean, sure, maybe if he finishes a season with, like, ten points. He should buy him out. It wont happen though because that would mean Holland would have to admit it was a mistake to sign him to that contract over Hossa. You cant even get Holland to admit his signing of Sammy was a major mistake so theres no chance he would do so with a long time contract with Franzen. 1 datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 He must not be having much fun. 1 datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandon27 111 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 What a joke. I'd rather see Tatar playing every night instead of this lazy clown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Someone (Alfredsson? Zetterberg? Kronwall?) needs to tell Franzen to keep his stinkin' mouth SHUT. 1 datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) uhhh have you seen this guy's table tennis serve? He's playing phenomenally! edit: oh we're talking hockey.. Edited November 3, 2013 by Echolalia 1 datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Franzen seems to really play well for Team Sweden, even when he's floating around with the Winged Wheel on. Which begs the question....will he come back alive if Team Sweden does well in the Olympics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) I believe I have figured out what the mysterious illness is that has suddenly taken down the mighty mule. It was this post that I started. Let me quote myself:"This guy drives me nuts!! He has everything it takes to be a legit Power forward except for the heart..." Its obvious that Johan Franzen is a member of LGW and he has read this post and his mysterious illness... hurt feelings and a broken heart! Yes, Johan does have a heart, its broken and its making him nauseous. Johan, I'm sorry for what I have said. Please accept my apology... Play hockey, make millions and have fun! We don't care if you score alot of goals anymore or if you want to vanish for weeks at a time, its fine... we just want you to be happy and have fun. There... now I feel better GO WINGS! Edited November 7, 2013 by The Secret 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 @AnsarKhanMLive: Franzen said he's not feeling any better, wouldn't elaborate on whether he's sick or injured and didn't want to comment further. I'm calling it right now-- Ingrown ball hair. 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Seriously, what is up with this mysterious injury? It's not like it's playoff time. And even then they announced Lidstrom getting speared in the junk and needing surgery on his ********. I doubt they're not saying it to be demure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Seriously, what is up with this mysterious injury? It's not like it's playoff time. And even then they announced Lidstrom getting speared in the junk and needing surgery on his ********. I doubt they're not saying it to be demure. I've never really understood the whole injuries-must-be-kept-under-wraps-whenever-possible thing. Why the iron curtain? I mean, I get the logic (protection against "targeted attacks"), but I feel like it's kind of a phantom issue. Clubs should be forced to disclose the details regarding any and all inuries, IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Maybe Franzen is suffering from a "hairline conscience". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 The mystery continues: Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 2m Ken Holland said Franzen won't play Saturday, but they're hopeful for Tuesday. Said he needs practice time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Cervical injuries are tricky business, you really have to stay up with them. One day at a time, plenty of rest. You can test it all you want in practice, but you don't really get the confidence back until you've seen some significant game time, bang the bodies, see how it feels, etc. (No offense to lady LGWers, who could eat Franzen alive) 2 Nev and RedWang reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Is he saving himself for Sochi 2014? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Holy crap. Could they actually have benched him?? Or maybe he was sick but they're not putting him back in the lineup now that he's better? I'm so confused. “He needs some practice time,’’ Holland said. Franzen will have sat out five of six games by Tuesday – and the one game he played, last Friday’s 4-3 win in Calgary, he left after two periods feeling nauseous. Asked if he’s feeling better, Franzen said, “No. Not yet.’’ Asked if he’s sick or injured (club is calling it an upper-body injury), Franzen said, “I don’t know.’’ Then he walked away, not wanting to comment further. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/11/red_wings_hopeful_johan_franze.html 1 b.shanafan14 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Somethin stinks. The Ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Does he remembering saying this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) @AnsarKhanMLive: Franzen said he's not feeling any better, wouldn't elaborate on whether he's sick or injured and didn't want to comment further. I'm calling it right now-- Ingrown ball hair. He'd fix it with tweezers, but he may pull the wrong thing off. Cervical injuries are tricky business, you really have to stay up with them. One day at a time, plenty of rest. You can test it all you want in practice, but you don't really get the confidence back until you've seen some significant game time, bang the bodies, see how it feels, etc. (No offense to lady LGWers, who could eat Franzen alive) Mule has morning sickness? it's like they made the emoticons in the exact order to follow my thought pattern on this very subject! Edited November 7, 2013 by Z Winged Dangler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 @AnsarKhanMLive: Franzen said he's not feeling any better, wouldn't elaborate on whether he's sick or injured and didn't want to comment further. I'm calling it right now-- Ingrown ball hair. Judging from his play, I'm pretty sure he has none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Holy crap. Could they actually have benched him?? Or maybe he was sick but they're not putting him back in the lineup now that he's better? I'm so confused. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/11/red_wings_hopeful_johan_franze.html Wow... super fishy. Could it be true?! I'm giddy at the thought they actually benched him, otherwise they would never be this hush-hush. Sick, injured? Maybe both, maybe neither. Franzen doesn't even know what's wrong with him? Helm is an open book, back, groin, shoulder, knee... we know what he has for breakfast. Ericsson and Smith both get hurt and we get specifics. If Mule is riding pine, could it be that he somehow has Holland and Babcock convinced not to say anything and keep up the injury/illness charade? This is so strange... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted November 7, 2013 Maybe he has some respiratory infection? "Upper body" and all that. But then, why not say so? I wonder if he's pulling a Sammy and just rubbing the Wings face in his lack of desire. 1 b.shanafan14 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites