Red Wings clear centre Franzen to practise, still expected to miss Game 1

 
DETROIT - Johan Franzen is nearly back for the Detroit Red Wings. He is expected to miss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, but Detroit coach Mike Babcock says he will return at some point in t... (link)

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Johan Franzen will practice with the Red Wings tomorrow. The forward, who has been sidelined by headaches, hasn't played since Game 1 of the Western Conference final. Franzen did not speak with the media today. He likely will not play in Game 1 of the ...
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