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Johan
Franzen
Right Wing
Birthdate
12/23/1979
Birthplace
Vetlanda, SWE
Draft Info
2004: Rd 3, Pk 97 (DET)
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Wings' Verrier breaks leg in opening camp skate
11Y
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Red Wings place Franzen on injured reserve
11Y
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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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