If that's not what you think, explain why my opinion is "'ridiculous."
My opinion is he should produce, considering that is why he got the contract in the first place. If he can produce even with a lethargic attitude I will say he is earning the minimum of the money he is allotted. Doesn't mean I say he shouldn't compete. Every player should compete. I also don't think he is "some kind of bargain." So you have my position completely wrong.
Also, 25 goal scorer? I suppose I was incorrect in that statement. He's not technically a "30 goal scorer", but he is pretty close.
Franzen's last goal totals:
2013: (assuming production is consistent) 28 goals
2012: 29 goals
2011: 28 goals
2010: (assuming production is consistent even with a skewed 27 game sample) 30 goals
2009: 34 goals (in a huge offensive year for just about every Wing with offensive ability)
Hudler's best season is 25 goals, and has passed the 20 goal mark twice. Malone's best season is 27, and has basically scored at less than 25 goals for most of his career. Yeah, Franzen may be severely underwhelming to watch, but he provides goal scoring ability that puts him among the top goal scorers on the Wings consistently each year. He has not been what we have wanted, but he has scored and put up points on a consistent basis.
I will agree he is ripe for a compliance buyout over the offseason based on what he has provided so far.