Johan Franzen was activated from the IL on Wednesday February 26.

Johan Franzen (concussion) has been cleared to return. If he doesn't experience any concussion symptoms after the morning skate then he should be in the lineup against Montreal on Wednesday night.

Johan Franzen is still optimistic about his chances of returning from his concussion issue on Wednesday night. He will see a doctor on Monday and could receive clearance to play against Montreal afterward. Franzen has sat out 22 of the past 23 games because of a concussion problem.

Johan Franzen (concussion) thinks he'll play when Detroit visits Montreal next Wednesday. "Definitely," Franzen said. "If everything goes smoothly, yeah, I'm planning to be there." He missed 22 of the past 23 games due to a concussion. Franzen added that he needs to get into a few practices before he can really tell how he will feel.

Johan Franzen (concussion) reportedly won't represent Team Sweden at the Winter Olympics. The Swedes will have to find a replacement for the Detroit winger now. He's been limited to 31 games this season because of injury and he's missed most of that time because of concussion problems.

Johan Franzen's return from a concussion was apparently premature as he's back on the injured reserve list. Franzen had an assist in 16:45 minutes of ice time in Detroit's 5-4 shootout defeat on Sunday. That was his first game in nearly a month and a half. He has nine goals and 23 points in 31 contests this season.

Johan Franzen played center in his return to the lineup on Sunday. He took Henrik Zetterberg's place on the top line because Zetterberg was a late scratch due to a back ailment. Franzen earned an assist on a goal by Gustav Nyquist in the second period and he won eight of his 11 faceoffs.

Johan Franzen is projected to return from his concussion on Sunday against Florida. Detroit GM Ken Holland said that barring a setback, Franzen will be back in the lineup for the first time since Dec. 15. He hasn't had any issues for the last three days. The Red Wings have been hit hard by injuries this season and getting Franzen back would be a big boost. He has nine goals and 22 points in 30 games.

Johan Franzen reported that Thursday was the first day that he hasn't experienced fogginess during his recovery from a concussion. "Need to talk to the medical staff and see what they think," Franzen said of his recent progress. "I'm just happy to not feel like I'm in the fog anymore." It's still unclear when he'll be able to return. Franzen hasn't played since Dec. 15.

There is good news and bad news concerning Johan Franzen who sustained a concussion last week. The good news is that he practised with his Detroit teammates on Friday. The bad news is that he felt dizzy afterwards. That means you will not be seeing him in a game for at least another week.