Mike Fisher
Mar 7, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Stats: 675GP, 167G, 348P
Height/Weight: 6foot1, 215lbs
Acquired: 1998 NHL Entry Draft (2nd round pick)
Fisher was a beloved Senator and was hard to rank outside of the top 10.
He’s still a good player in the NHL today, but is best remembered for his time in Ottawa. He was an original pick by the franchise and would play 11 seasons and 675 games before being traded to Nashville to finish off his career.
Fisher would play in Ottawa at the height of the team’s success. He was an important piece who played in a depth role and would never earn more than 53 points in a season. That said, Fisher’s two-way success and responsibility on the ice was a strong asset. He was a steady player capable of 20 goals and 40 points, while maintaining a solid two-way game.
He would be a big playoff performer for the team in 2007, as he recorded 10 points in 20 games, including 5 goals.
The Fisher era came to an end when Ottawa declared full rebuild in 2011. Fisher was an older asset and was ready to wind down his career with his wife, Carrie Underwood in Nashville. Fisher brought back a 1st and 3rd round pick and Ottawa was able to select Stefan Noesen and Jarrod Maidens. Noesen would of course be a piece in the Bobby Ryan trade.
Fisher is now 35 years old. He’s been a solid player for 15 years and when he retires, he’ll be remembered as one of the best Ottawa Senators of all-time.
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