JOHAN
FRANZEN
#93 -
LW
Status
Unrestricted Free Agent (Group III)
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
232 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
11
years
Debut
Oct 5, 2005
Born
Dec 23, 1979
(44 yrs)
Vetlanda, Sweden
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2004 (3/97).
Drafted from
Linkoping (Swe)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-09 |
Declared free agent.
|
| 2018-04-07 |
Missed all 82 regular season games (concussion).
|
| 2017-10-03 |
Concussion, injured reserve.
|
| 2016-09-22 |
Concussion, injured reserve.
|
| 2016-04-21 |
Missed the last 80 regular season and all 5 playoff games (concussion).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2007-08 (Detroit) |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2014 (Sweden) |
Scouting Report
Skates very well for a big forward and always drives the net with authority. Is versatile, solid at both ends of the ice and great along the boards. Has great hands and a sneaky hard shot. Creates space for his linemates thanks to his strength and puckhandling skills. Takes so much punishment in front of the opposing goal that he is prone to injuries, and he tends to wear down over the course of the long season. His passing ability is only average, at best. Concussion problems may lead to the end of his solid NHL career.
Long Range Potential: Veteran scoring winger in decline, if healthy.
