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Mule’s In
by IwoCPO on 05/26/08 at 12:00 PM ET
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Multiple media sources confirm. Franzen’s in.
The Detroit Red Wings will get a big boost with the return of one of their leading scorers.
Swedish forward Johan Franzen has been cleared to play for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Franzen has been suffering from concussion-like syndromes and has not played since Game One of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars.
Frazen competed in a full practice Sunday and appeared ready to go.
“It’s better, I don’t feel anything anymore. It’s good. There will be so much adrenaline, it doesn’t matter what shape you’re
in.”
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just in time. he and Zetterberg are tied with 12 playoff goals.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/26/08 at 11:39 AM ET
So, you’re saying he’s jealous of Zetterberg possibly taking over the lead?
It’ll be good to have him back. He must have been climbing the walls the last few days waiting for the okay from the doctors.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/26/08 at 11:44 AM ET
All I can say: “That is Frigging Fantastic!”
Climb on board the Mule Train!!!
PIT changing up their roster for game 2, well Bitches; so are the Wings!!
Posted by Jeff - - OklahomaWingNut from Wind-Swept-Plains on 05/26/08 at 11:53 AM ET
So, you’re saying he’s jealous of Zetterberg possibly taking over the lead?
no, I’m saying that now we have ourselves a race to the finish for these two. could be good motivation, a little friendly competition and rivalry between the two of them.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/26/08 at 11:54 AM ET
Stolen from gameday threads over at fark.com
Posted by Nate A from metro Detroit on 05/26/08 at 11:55 AM ET
Uncle Mike saying something like “not being able to find a doc to say no” was all I needed to hear....
Yee freaking haw.
All aboard.
LETS GO RED WINGS.
Posted by MOWingsFan19 from KC MO on 05/26/08 at 12:04 PM ET
Nice find Nate. Mule’s head looks appropriately ginormous in that pic.
Is Mac out then?
Posted by Osrt on 05/26/08 at 12:36 PM ET
Game on!
Posted by Charlie from Hollywood, FL on 05/26/08 at 12:53 PM ET
Very nice Charlie
Highlander says Dmac is likely out, especially with Laroque out for the Pens. Malts is probably next most likely candidate to sit.
Posted by Nate A from metro Detroit on 05/26/08 at 01:04 PM ET
Grr. Yahoo’s not cooperating with me on setting up an alert to get the score tonight. Not going to be able to watch the game...anyone have any suggestions for sites to get mobile updates?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/26/08 at 01:08 PM ET
Just in time to challenge Brad Richards’ record of 7 game winning goals in a postseason!
I think, barring two hat tricks in the rest of the series, that’s the only remaining shot he has at the Conn Smythe.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 05/26/08 at 01:09 PM ET
I think Ozzie made himself the front runner for the Conn Smythe in game 1, Ryan. I do agree with you though, Franzen is probably either third or fourth on the Wings for that consideration, depending on how much credit you want to give Datsyuk’s defensive domination.
Posted by J.J. from kansas on 05/26/08 at 01:11 PM ET
Gabriel, I use sportsalert.net. Sometimes I receive the text message a little while after the goal, and every once in a while they skip a goal altogether, though. It’s been much better since the Conference Finals, though. Haven’t had much of an issue.
Posted by Ryan from Syracuse, NY on 05/26/08 at 01:12 PM ET
Don’t put two hat tricks past him.
Should have used a laughing smiley face earlier - Franzen doesn’t seem like the type to get jealous of anyone else’s success.
Now I hope the media will not overwhelm him so he starts getting tension headaches from all the attention!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/26/08 at 01:12 PM ET
Ryan, gracias mi amigo. We’ve had ticket to the Police concert for 3 months...seriously considered sending the wife to it with one of her friends.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/26/08 at 01:18 PM ET
Mule is In, Mac is out.
My question is this; where does Uncle Mike put him? Not a bad conundrum to have, finding a place for the league leading goal scorer in the playoffs; but a conundrum it is.
He hasn’t played a game since game 1 against the Av’s.
Oompa Loompa, Fil, and Charley Buckets played a great “shutdown” game against Malkin’s line.
By the same token, Drake, Draper, and Enigma Redux were awesome; 2 goals against the Staal line.
Does Uncle Mike put him on the #4 line with Helm (about 6 + mins) and out on the #2 PP line?
You know the saying: “If it aint broke don’t Fu@# with it?
My money says the 4 line. Got to keep Malkins line off the score sheet, and get Mule’s legs back in the game.
Posted by Jeff - - OklahomaWingNut from Wind-Swept-Plains on 05/26/08 at 02:46 PM ET
He hasn’t played a game since game 1 against the Av’s.
Dallas...but yeah he hasn’t played in a while. plus it was the kind of thing where he couldn’t skate, couldn’t work out, and has only had a few practices.
I think it would be wise to limit his minutes early and see how he does. if he seems to be cranking it up, then throw him up with Sammy and Fil and watch them work.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/26/08 at 03:18 PM ET
I have a buddy that called me from a different time zone who doesn’t get VS (thanks Gary, Ass). Anyone have a link for watching the game on the internet? Much appreciated if you could pass it on. Thanks
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/26/08 at 03:20 PM ET
to watch the game online try one of these:
http://www.justin.tv/jtv_sports3
http://www.justin.tv/stronghold_sports
http://streamwebtown.com/NHLdrum
at least one of those should work…
Posted by arelius19 from maryland on 05/26/08 at 03:42 PM ET
This is great news and I was wondering the same thing, where do you put him? Glad Dmac is sitting…
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 05/26/08 at 03:43 PM ET
Thank you very much arelius19. I’ll pass it on.
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/26/08 at 03:57 PM ET
I’m with Paul in Miami.
Start him off on 4th line and see how he does. Bump him up to 2nd if he’s playing well.
Is it game time yet? These last 2 hours are killin me.
Posted by Nate A from metro Detroit on 05/26/08 at 05:01 PM ET
George James Malik at Snapshots has some intersting statistics at the end of the cited article:
Also of note, for the statistically minded:
Teams winning Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final have gone on to win the Stanley Cup in 52 of 68 years since the best-of-seven format began in 1939 (76%).
All-Time Finals Record Of Home Clubs Sweeping Games 1 and 2: 30-1
(In 1971, Chicago won the first two games at home but lost to Montreal in seven games.)All-Time Finals Record Of Home Clubs Splitting Games 1 and 2: 16-7
Posted by Jeff - - OklahomaWingNut from Wind-Swept-Plains on 05/26/08 at 05:17 PM ET
Most of the articles only emphasize his goal scoring, which is natural but typically short sighted. They forget and don’t mention his defensive contributions. This is a guy in game 4 vs the Dive, leading the league in goals and leading the game 8-1, threw himself down in front of a slapshot on the PK.
Selfless, hardworking, maybe a goal or two if they forget about him the rest of the way.
Posted by RWBill from the Capital of the Confederacy. on 05/26/08 at 06:01 PM ET
Thanks Paul. I’ll pass it on. I’m feeling wierd about today’s game. It’s like I’ve got one foot on the Hasek and one dangling off the back. In game one, with the exception of the 1st period, the Wings couldn’t have played much better. The Pens will definitely play much better tonight… Not sure it matters. If Detroit plays defense the way they did 5v5 in the 1st game I don’t see them losing (unless their shut out).
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/26/08 at 06:04 PM ET
See what I mean… ‘weird’
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/26/08 at 06:05 PM ET
Easy to forget because the goals are flashy, but only if you have really watched him do you remember that he was initially a purely defensive forward, that they moved to center to go against big centers like Getzlaf et al.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/26/08 at 06:06 PM ET
I think tonight is all about the Wings staying out of the penalty box, especially early.
they may have smothered the Pens power play in game 1, but we can’t expect that every game. the sun even shines on a dog’s ass some day, best not to let the dog outside.
Posted by PaulinMiamiBeach on 05/26/08 at 06:07 PM ET
*sniff* I’m so freakin happy...the hotel we’re in actually gets Versus. What were the odds?
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 05/26/08 at 06:10 PM ET
cool you’ll get to watch “crosby revealed” before hockey central.
not sure what will be revealed other than he plucks, and doesn’t shave.
Posted by reelwork from alaska on 05/26/08 at 06:16 PM ET
What do you do tonight if you’re Homer. If you play your game exactly the same do you worry at all about a goal being waived off? If it’s the first goal again does that have ramifications? I think Uncle Mike will let his horse ride and deal with the consequences later. Otherwise Homer is rendered ineffective to a great degree. Discuss amongst yourselves…
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 05/26/08 at 06:20 PM ET
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