Wings' Franzen skates but is doubtful for Game 1

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One skate does not a Franzen comeback make
Published 5/22/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
On Wednesday afternoon, the Detroit News's Ted Kulfan revealed some stunning news... May 21, Detroit News : Johan Franzen, who has been unable to play or skate since Game 2 of the conference finals because of concussion-like symptoms, did some light skating at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday. Wings general manager Ken Holland, however, said it's "highly doubtful" Franzen will be able to play Saturday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. "He's feeling better, but he hasn't practiced (in nearly two weeks)," Holland said. "I guess he did go for a twirl. He hasn't been cleared to go ...

Johan Franzen skates
Published 5/22/2008 by Matt Saler at On the Wings
... Ted Kulfan reports that Johan Franzen took to the ice yesterday for a light skate. It was the first time he’s been out there since being sidelined by what the team is calling “concussion-like symptoms.” He has not yet been cleared to go all out, but he appears to be making progress. Ken Holland described him as “feeling better.” ...

Detroit's Johan Franzen Cleared to Practice
Published 5/22/2008 by Matt Saler at FanHouse
... be available, I don't know at what point. We're real optimistic. Doctors make those decisions. I don't think he's going to play in Game 1. But anytime after that (he might play)." Franzen has been sidelined for nearly two weeks with what the team has called concussion-like symptoms. He missed all but Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, though he remains the playoff goals leader with 12. Franzen was able to begin off-ice workouts last week, but was not able to return to the ice until yesterday. He saw a doctor this morning and hit the ...