The Mule is down.
Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen will miss Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to illness, according to general manager Ken Holland.
The club appears to be taking steps towards determining whether his ailment is mumps related.
Just talked to Johan Franzen, said he's going to get blood work. Not feeling well. #RedWings
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) December 16, 2014
Franzen has six goals, 13 assists and 58 shots in 25 games.