Detroit Gives Franzen 11-Year Contract
April 12, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Detroit Red Wings, NHL, News, Players, Signings and Contracts
When are NHL teams going to learn? I’m hearing and reading reports that the Detroit Red Wings have granted Johan Franzen an 11-year contract extension. Fortunately, there are a couple things that make this deal a smart one.
The first is that Detroit is one of those teams that likes to lock in their players for a long time. There’s something to be said for a team that chooses their players carefully and maintains a fairly recognizable roster. It’s call consistency, people. “We are thrilled that Johan will remain a member of the Detroit Red Wings,” said general manager Ken Holland. …read more
