A year ago this upcoming Friday, the Nashville Predators acquired Mike Fisher in a trade with the Ottawa Senators. Almost a year later, Fisher has made numerous impacts on both the team and the franchise.Fisher was a player that the Predators had targeted long before he was sent to Nashville because, as head coach Barry Trotz said, “he’d be able to fit right into our culture.” GM David Poile didn’t have any qualms about giving up two draft picks (including a first-round selection) to get Fisher because of his playoff experience, leadership and offensive abilities.Both Trotz and Poile were correct in their assessments.“He has come as advertised,” Trotz said.***Fisher’s impact in his first three months with the franchise was immeasurable. Trotz and Poile both stated last spring that the Predators would not have made the playoffs without Fisher. His 12 points in 27 regular season games don’t stand out, but his sheer presence out-weighed the production for a team that needed that on...
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