Johan Franzén (pronounced [²juːan franˈseːn] (listen); born 23 December 1979) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey winger under contract to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a Stanley Cup champion with the Red Wings in 2008. Franzén was originally drafted by the Red Wings in the third round, 97th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Franzen last played early in the 2015–16 season because of concussions.\n', '

Franzén began playing ice hockey in Boro/Vetlanda HC, Landsbro near Vetlanda in Sweden. He was suspended for a full year after knocking down a referee, but was then moved to play with the Tranås AIF in the Swedish Allsvenskan in 1999. After one season with the club, he moved to Linköpings HC, where he stayed for five seasons, helping the club win the promotion for play in the Swedish top-level Elitserien in 2001. Recommended by European scout Håkan Andersson, Franzén was drafted by the Red Wings in 2004 in the third round, 97th overall.\n', '

For the 2005–06 season, Franzén played in the NHL with Detroit, totaling 80 games for 16 points (12 goals and four assists) in his rookie season. His workmanlike service was lauded by former teammate and captain Steve Yzerman, who gave him the nickname "The Mule" because "he carries the load." Franzén was named "Detroit Red Wings Rookie of the Year" by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters\' Association for his play during the season.\n', '

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