Predators Sign Mike Fisher to Two-Year Contract Extension

[BobNystromOwnsU]

Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed forward Mike Fisher to a two-year, $8.4 million contract that will pay him $4.2 million in both 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Fisher, 32 (6/5/80), ranked second on the Predators in goals (24) and third in points (51) in 2011-12, in addition to ranking 11th in the NHL in game-winning goals (7). His offensive numbers – coupled with his solid defensive play (he posted a +11 and tied for eighth among NHL forwards in blocked shots with 76) – earned him the seventh-most votes for the Selke Trophy. The Peterborough, Ont., native also became the franchise’s second-ever award winner as the recipient of the 2012 NHL Foundation Award, which recognizes a player who applies the core values of hockey – commitment, perseverance and teamwork – to enrich the lives of people in his community. In 774 career regular-season NHL games with Ottawa and Nashville since 1999, Fisher has amassed 411 points (196g-215a). In 97 playoff contests, he has 39 points (18g-21a) and advanced to the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals.

Ottawa’s second selection, 44th overall (second round), in the 1998 Entry Draft was acquired by the Predators on Feb. 10, 2011 and proceeded to pace the club in points (3g-3a-6pts) during the franchise’s first-ever series victory over Anaheim in the 2011 Western Conference Quarterfinals. He has twice represented Canada at the World Championships (2005 and 2009), earning a silver medal on both occasions.

[Stevens Lindros]

That and Carrie Underwood, wow!

[GaryRobertsFan]

Originally Posted by Stevens Lindros

That and Carrie Underwood, wow!

Fortunate SoB haha.

Good for him. He's a solid player. I was glad when the Sens traded him just so he couldn't beat up on us anymore.

[puck_me_gently]

Good for Fish, seems like a great guy and I hope he enjoys the cash. Glad it's not the Sens writing the checks

It's easily worth that much coin to have Carrie Underwood showing up to games and associated with the team in Nashville.

[fcm]

Mike Fisher is the type of gritty and fiesty second line centreman you want over Tomas Plekanec.

But he should fight more often.

Mike Fisher vs Walker Dec12th 2007 - YouTube

Joel Rechlicz vs Mike Fisher Mar 21, 2009 -...

[puck_me_gently]

Originally Posted by fcm

But he should fight more often.

Those clips tell the tale, he'll stick up for himself or teammates and fight OK but Fisher never goes after anyone.

And if we're doing clips we need the funniest one-

Fisher double pwns Tucker - YouTube

[glovesdroppa]

Solid player, hot wife

[Gary_Bettman]

I've always liked Fisher. Except for that time he dug his keys into the side of pretty little souped up four wheel drive, and took a **** on my leather seats