As it stands, the Detroit Red Wings’ big #93 is still on the roster, and while we’d ordinary be happy with getting another few seasons out of our Swedish right-winger, concerns are growing about his health, with many calling for his retirement.
Johan Franzen has been a Red Wing since 2005 and his rugged dependability as a strong winger with an eye for an assist has made him a fan-favorite. There have been concussion concerns for a long time now and while he looks to be making progress, we don’t want to see something happen on the ice that he can’t come back from.