Johan Franzen is once again dealing with post concussion-like symptoms, placed on IR

October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 MiHockey Staff

By @MichaelCaples –

The Detroit Red Wings have announced that Johan Franzen is back on the injured list.

After not playing in Tuesday night’s game against Tampa Bay, Jeff Blashill (as reported by the team’s Twitter account) said that Franzen is experiencing post concussion-like symptoms once again. He has been placed on injured reserve.

INJURY UPDATE: Per Coach Blashill; Johan Franzen is dealing with post concussion like symptoms; Helm likely out for the weekend. #RedWings

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 15, 2015

UPDATE: Per #RedWings GM Ken Holland; Johan Franzen will be placed on long-term IR.

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 15, 2015

Franzen, limited to only 33 games last year, has had a series of concussion-related injuries in his career.

The 35-year-old forward recorded one assist in his two appearances this season. He had expressed optimism about returning to the line-up throughout the summer and preseason.