In
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https://www.rangersfanspride.com/texas-rangers-jersey/bartolo-colon-jersey Google Translate).MORE: Franzen claimed that Babcock would direct "verbal attacks" toward players and say "terrible things," which took a toll on him during his
https://www.rangersfanspride.com/texas-rangers-jersey/jon-niese-jersey time with the Red Wings."He was on a couple of other players before ... those who don't say that much. When they disappeared the negative energy pa sed to me," Franzen added.Looking at Babcock's coaching career, Franzen called him "extremely accurate and prepared," but added that he's a "terrible person."" He's the worst person I've ever met. A bully .
https://www.rangersfanspride.com/texas-rangers-jersey/nick-solak-jersey .. " Franzen said, adding, "He was a specialist in managing the media. He creates teams that are very difficult to beat, you can't take that away from him. But he makes his players very anxious. They are terrified of making mistakes and his team rarely makes it past the first playoff round.The Swedish left wing also said in the interview that he got help for his concu sions and PTSD alongside military veterans.Franzen said that Babcock will "surely get a new job ," but hopes that his behavior toward players will change moving forward. The full interview can be found
https://www.rangersfanspride.com/texas-rangers-jersey/shin-soo-choo-jersey .In 11 seasons and 602 career games with the Red Wings, Franzen recorded 187 goals and 370 points.