Johan Franzen (illness) skated Monday, but he won't suit up tonight against Winnipeg. He has already missed two games and part of another because of an unspecified illness. GM Ken Holland hopes that Franzen will be ready for Thursday's game against Dallas.

Johan Franzen (illness) hopes to practice Monday with his Red Wing teammates. He missed Saturday's game and most of Thursday's contest due to an illness. If all goes well in practice on Monday, Franzen could return to action that night against Winnipeg. Stay tuned for further updates.

Johan Franzen (illness) won't play Saturday. He as forced to leave Friday's match versus Calgary because of an illness and he isn't ready to play in Edmonton. Darren Helm, who is finally able to return, will take Franzen's spot in the lineup.

Johan Franzen left Friday night's game against the Flames due to illness. He had just returned to action after missing Wednesday's game due to an undisclosed injury but felt nauseous after 12 shifts Friday and had to leave the game. It is unclear if Franzen will be able suit up against the Oliers Saturday night. We would play it safe and keep him on reserve pending any updated news on his status.

Just to confirm, Johan Franzen (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Friday. There was already a 95% chance of that happening, according to Franzen. He'll play alongside Daniel Cleary and Daniel Alfredsson.

Johan Franzen said he's "95 percent" sure that he'll be able to play against the Calgary Flames on Friday night. He missed Wednesday's game in Vancouver because of an undisclosed injury. Franzen is expected to center a line between Daniel Cleary and Daniel Alfredsson in his probable return to the lineup. Detroit sent down Luke Glendening on Thursday to make room for him. He has gotten off to a sluggish start this season with two goals and three assists in 12 games. Franzen is known as a streaky player and fantasy owners probably won't have to wait much longer for him to get going.

Johan Franzen (undisclosed) will not return to the Red Wings' lineup on Wednesday. The good news is that he hopes to be back on Friday. He has two goals and three assists in 12 contests in 2013-14.

Johan Franzen won't be available for Wednesday night's tilt in Vancouver due to undisclosed injury. He didn't practice Monday and has already been ruled out of playing against the Canucks. GM Ken Holland said the team is hopeful that he'll be ready for Friday's contest at Calgary. Franzen is off to a slow start this year, with two goals and three assists in 12 games.

Johan Franzen registered two power-play goals to help the Red Wings defeat Colorado 4-2 on Thursday. His second marker ended up being the game winner. Franzen hadn't scored going into Thursday's match and now he has five points in eight games. Apparently, he just needed to play the Avalanche to snap out of his slump. Franzen has 33 points, including 24 goals, in 32 regular-season and playoff games against Colorado.

Johan Franzen (hip flexor) will return to the Detroit Red Wings' lineup on Saturday. Franzen missed a couple preseason games as a result of the ailment. He scored 14 goals and 31 points in 41 games last season.