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Red Wings' Johan Franzen has had 'really bad' few months, wife says

Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen discusses getting physical after a long layoff from the NHL. Video by Helene St. James / DFP

Johan Franzen is going through an emotional time as he deals with post-concussion symptoms from his days with the Detroit Red Wings.

Cissi Franzen, Johan's wife and mother to their two boys, shared the family's struggles on her blog and Instagram on Sunday, revealing the toll his head injuries continue to incur.

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A post shared by Cecilia Franzén (@cissifranzen) on May 27, 2018 at 11:31am PDT

Franzen, 38, has not played in the NHL since Oct.