DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen's concussion problems have forced him to pull himself off of Sweden's Olympic team.
The Red Wings say Franzen still is suffering from headaches after a concussion he suffered Dec. 15 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Franzen was placed on short-term injured reserve on Tuesday. He tried for a comeback Sunday against the Florida Panthers and even logged an assist in the 5-4 shootout loss.
However, he was still suffering concussion symptoms.
Franzen has 9 goals and 14 assists in 31 games this season.