Red Wings' Franzen to miss Game 1 of Cup finals

 
Red Wings forward Johan Franzen practiced for over an hour Friday with his teammates, but hasn't been cleared by doctors to return ... (link)

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Franzen on the ice at practice

UPDATE: Franzen took a few shifts on a five-on-five battle drill with the second line (subbing for Hudler or Cleary alternately). He didn't make contact with anyone, but participating in that drill is a good sign. Battle drills are the final hurdle ...
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Johan Franzen cleared to practice, but is he ready? | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Forward Johan Franzen has received clearance to join his Red Wings teammates at practice today, a significant step toward returning to the ice for the Stanley Cup finals. Franzen hasn't played since Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. He went to ...
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NHL.com Tale of the Tape: PENGUINS v RED WINGS

Two heavyweight contenders will battle for the 2008 Stanley Cup. --- Who has the edge, the Pittsburgh Penguins or Detroit Red Wings ? --- NHL.com Tale of the Tape show all the pertinenet stats head-to-head, from regular-season and playoffs records, goals scored, goals allowed, to team leaders in many categories, as well as penalty kills, power plays, and more...
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Pittsburgh market refuses to sell Wings fans octopi | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

There's a Pittsburgh fish market with octopi for sale, just not for Detroiters. Dan Wholey, owner of Wholey's Fish Market in Pittsburgh's warehouse section known as the Strip District, said he'll decline the sale of octopus to anyone in Red Wings gear ...
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Cleared? Check.  Practice? Check.

Anti-digger Bruce MacLeod asks a pretty good question, “Has this story taken on a life of its own or what?” No doubt . Johan Franzen is on the ice with the Red Wings as they warm up for their practice. Continue reading "Cleared? ...
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