Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen will not play in the Olympics for Sweden due to lingering concussion symptoms, per NHL.com.
Being chosen to represent one's country in the Olympics is one of the highest honors that can happen to a hockey player. While Franzen is likely disappointed that Sweden's coach Par Marts announced that Franzen will not be partaking in the Olympic Games, it is important that Franzen's health be his primary concern.
Franzen's concussion is severe enough that he has played just one game since December 15.
"The Mule" is one of a few Detroit Red Wings that are currently injured, but had been selected to play for their respective countries in the Olympics. But he should not be the only injured Red Wing that sits out the Olympics due to injury.
Sitting Out versus Playing Injured
It doesn't take a doctor or an athletic trainer to know that playing through an injury is a decision that can end up costing a player and a team over the course of the season, or even a player's career.
Playing through an injury can diminish performance ...
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