93
Height
›
6'3"
Weight
›
218
Shoots
›
Left
Age
›
28
Experience
›
3 Seasons
Rookie Year
›
2006
Birthdate
›
December 23rd, 1979
Birthplace
›
Landsbro, Sweden
Drafted
›
97th Overall, 3rd Round, 2004 (DET)
Acquired
›
Detroit's 1st selection, 97th overall, 3rd round, 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
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Contract Details
2008-09 Cap
Seasonal Salary ($M) & Free Agency Status
Number
/Day
08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
13-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
17-18
18-19
19-20
20-21
$941,667
$5,063
1.15
5.50
5.00
5.25
5.25
5.00
5.00
5.00
3.50
2.00
1.00
1.00
UFA
Franzen is in the final year of a three-year, $2.825 contract he signed in 2006. The forward signed an 11-year contact extension worth $43.5-million on April 11th, 2009 that will keep him under contact until the conclusion of the 2019-2020 season. Franzen's salary cap hit will be slightly under $4-million per season at $3,954,454.
Scouting Report
ASSETS: Is versatile, solid at both ends of the ice and great along the boards. Has underrated moves and a nose for the net.
FLAWS: Takes so much punishment in front of the opposing goal that he is prone to injury. Isn't a great passer, either.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Power forward.
Career Notes
• 06/24/2004: Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round (97th overall) in 2004.
Awards & Honors
2007-08
Stanley Cup (Detroit)
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Career Statistics
Regular Season
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Season
Team
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
Totals
221
49
35
84
36
124
40
17
11
28
21
28
2005-06
Detroit
80
12
4
16
4
36
6
1
2
3
0
4
2006-07
Detroit
69
10
20
30
20
37
18
3
4
7
8
10
2007-08
Detroit
72
27
11
38
12
51
16
13
5
18
13
14
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