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Johan
Franzen
Right Wing
Birthdate
23/12/1979
Birthplace
Vetlanda, SWE
Draft Info
2004: Rd 3, Pk 97 (DET)
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Wings' Verrier breaks leg in opening camp skate
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Red Wings place Franzen on injured reserve
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Custance: Red Wings need more noise from Franzen
12Y
Craig Custance
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LeBrun: Lundqvist carries Swedes in wake of injuries
12Y
Pierre LeBrun
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Sweden puts Nyquist in Franzen's spot for Sochi
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— Jordan Martinook beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series in
Vladar stops 27 shots as Flyers top Penguins 3-0 to take commanding 2-0 lead in first-round series
— Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots, rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Flyers shut out Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven
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Capitals ready if Alex Ovechkin decides to return or retire
The Capitals' front office says it is prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.