Johan Franzen

Johan Franzen hasn't played for the Red Wings since scoring twice Oct. 17 in Toronto.

(AP File Photo)

The Detroit Red Wings will have to make a roster move when forward Johan Franzen is ready to come off the injured list, which could be any day now.

Franzen (groin) hasn't played in more than a week, was eligible to come off short-term IR Saturday and could return to the ice this week. The Red Wings have three games in the next week - Wednesday in Washington, Friday at home against defending champion Los Angeles and Sunday in Buffalo.

The Red Wings have struggled to score goals all season and can use Franzen to perhaps give them a boost on the offensive end of the ice. He has two goals and three assists in four games.

Barring another injury, the Red Wings will have to create a spot for Franzen.

Their options include waiving Daniel Cleary, who has yet to play in eight games this season; waiving rookie Andrej Nestrasil, who is out of minor-league options and has one assist in eight games; waiving defenseman Brian Lashoff, who also has yet to play this season; sending Tomas Jurco to Grand Rapids since he has a minor-league option; and making a trade.

Or is there something else you think the Red Wings should do to solve the roster crunch when Franzen comes back?

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