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No Easy Solutions For Wings
2 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN,
The Detroit Red Wings are suddenly slumping, not so coincidentally after losing star blueliner Niklas Kronwall.
But anyone waiting for veteran GM Ken Holland to pull off a blockbuster trade any time soon better not hold their breath. At least not...
First-quarter report: Avalanche among early-season surprises
3 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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We like to make quick decisions. The Rangers jump out to a strong start, and they're going to the Stanley Cup finals. The Predators lose four of their first six games and it's time to fire Barry Trotz.
But hockey executives say a good evaluation can't be made...
Johan Franzen Of Detroit Red Wings hoping to return by February, play for Sweden in Olympics
Detroit Red Wings center Johan Franzen is hoping to get back on the ice around Christmas and has hopes of returning in time for the hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Olympic Teams Dealing With Injuries
5 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN,
You can understand why Mats Naslund might be chewing on his finger nails these days.
Between last Saturday’s brutal knee injury to Niklas Kronwall and the long-term injury to key forward Johan Franzen, the GM of the Swedish Olympic hockey team...
Wings' Johan Franzen aims for Christmastime return to skating
5 days ago by
Detnews.com
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Detroit -- If you watch Johan Franzen doing his rehab exercises, you would think he's way ahead of schedule. And at times, he feels that way, too.
Injuries And Short Summers
14 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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One problem that can derail a team is injuries. When several core players get hurt simultaneously, it is very hard for a team to continue to compete at their expected level. Predictably, some of the more injured teams this season have been the Pittsburgh Penguins and the...
Wings pick up another Spartan: Drew Miller
19 days ago by
Detnews.com
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With the losses of Johan Franzen (knee), Valtteri Filppula (wrist) and Jason Williams (leg) to injury, Miller could provide some depth at forward.
Preview: Blue Jackets Vs. Detroit Red Wings
19 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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OFFENSEThis is a Detroit team whose firepower has taken some serious hits, both in departed UFAs, as well as with injuries - Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula, Andreas Lilja and, most recently, former CBJ forward, Jason Williams...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Red Wings lose Jason Williams for two months
22 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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Sporting News staff reports
The suddenly goal-challenged Detroit Red Wings suffered another blow Saturday night when forward Jason Williams fractured his fibula in a 5-1 loss to Toronto—an injury that could keep him out of action for two months.
Williams joins...
Power Play Observations
23 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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from Scott Cullen of TSN,
The NHL season is far enough along to get a feel for how teams are distributing their power play minutes. In most cases, it’s obvious, or at least readily apparent, who is going to get that precious playing time, but here are some observations...
Final: Wings, 2-0
27 days ago by
Boston.com
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The Bruins can cry into their beers all they want about missing Marc Savard and Milan Lucic. But the Wings were without Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula, Brian Rafalski, and Jonathan Ericsson tonight, and still managed to tuck two pucks behind Tim Thomas to claim the 2-0 win.
B’s face banged-up Wings
27 days ago by
Boston Herald
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DETROIT -- The Red Wings are always a challenge, but they will be somewhat diminished tonight when they face the Bruins at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings, off to a so-so 5-4-3 start, will be without injured stars Brian Rafalski, Jonathan Ericsson, Johan Franzen, Andreas Lilja, Brad May and...
Babcock hopes Leino learns by watching
27 days ago by
redwings.nhl.com
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Ville Leino, considered a rookie despite being 26, remains one of the guys Mike Babcock and the Red Wings are counting on to supply some of the goal scoring that was lost when Marian Hossa left for Chicago and Johan Franzen blew out his knee.
L...
Injuries Don't Seem To Stop Any NHL Teams
October 29, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Evgeni Malkin. Ilya Kovalchuk. Marc Savard. Patrik Elias. Marian Hossa. Simon Gagne. Johan Franzen. Daniel Sedin. Some of last season's best forwards? Sure. But they're also players who have already been injured this season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Penner Finding Hs ‘A’ Game
October 28, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN,
Whatever the reason, he’s a different player on the ice. He gets from A to Z so much quicker these days. The puck seems to follow him.
“I do feel faster,” said Penner. “I’ve watched some of my shifts on tape.”
Perhaps he’s simply...
Detroit Red Wings-Vancouver Canucks: A Myriad of Injuries
October 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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By Louis “King of Roncesvalles” Pisano Detroit’s loss of Johan Franzen and the offseason departures of Marian Hossa and Jiri Hudler has left Detroit in the middle of the pack ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Ah, got it: Red Wings aren't fading away; they're 'transitioning'
October 26, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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After nine games, the Detroit Red Wings have eight points (3-4-2) and are fourth in the Central Division. They've given up six more goals than they've scored. They've yet to win on the road (0-3-1). Their injury situation has been punishing, with Datsyuk hindered at the...
Wings' Franzen has knee surgery
October 16, 2009 by
Forecaster
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Detroit forward Johan Franzen underwent successful left knee surgery that repaired ligament damage, the Red Wings announced Friday.
Wings' Franzen to miss at least four months
October 16, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has undergone successful surgery to repair a ligament in his left knee.
Red Wings' Franzen to miss at least four months
Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has undergone successful surgery to repair a ligament in his left knee.
Detroit Red Wings' Johan Franzen has surgery on left knee ligament
Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has undergone successful surgery to repair a ligament in his left knee.
Wings star Franzen has successful knee surgery
October 16, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has undergone successful surgery to repair a ligament in his left knee.
The team said Franzen is expected to miss at least four months because of the injury sustained Oct. 8 during Detroit's 3-2 victory over Chicago, in which he scored the game...
Wings' Franzen has surgery, Datsyuk will sit Sat.
DETROIT (AP) -- Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has undergone successful surgery to repair a ligament in his left knee.
Red Wings' Franzen undergoes successful surgery
October 16, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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DETROIT — Red Wings forward Johan Franzen has undergone successful surgery to repair a ligament in his left knee. The team said Franzen is expected to miss at least four months because of the injury sustained Oct...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Wings' Franzen has successful surgery
October 16, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Detroit --Red Wings forward Johan Franzen underwent successful surgery on Friday to repair the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Clancy in Birmingham, Ala.
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