Mike Fisher News

With only a couple of minutes remaining in Thursday’s game, Predators center Mike Fisher slid to block a shot. He left the ice holding his right hand gingerly and headed straight to the locker room.

Trotz said X-rays taken at Bridgestone Arena were inconclusive as to whether Fisher suffered any broken bones, but the Predators should know more Friday. Fisher did not practice Friday.

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#Preds practice report: Coach Trotz said he expects Fisher (flu) back tomorrow;

Good news for Fisher, who was unable to play on Sunday evening. The two-way center scored 17 goals and 34 points in 50 games.

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Predators forward Mike Fisher did not make the trip to Chicago for Monday night's game against the Blackhawks, according to a team spokesman.

Fisher will not play tonight against the Blackhawks. Through his first three games, he registered two goals and four points. Make sure to bench him if you own him.

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#Preds Mike Fisher and Francis Bouillon said they are ready to play tonight against Sharks at Bridgestone.

Stay tuned for an update as to where Fisher plays. Last season, he scored five goals and 12 points through 27 games with the Preds before breaking out in the playoffs. He likely starts on a bottom line as he eases back into the lineup.

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He also said forward Mike Fisher would not make the trip.

The team returns from their road trip on 10/25 making Fisher's earliest possible return date then. Last season, he scored five goals and 12 points through 27 games with the Preds before breaking out in the playoffs. He likely starts on a bottom line as he eases back into the lineup.

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Fisher is skating on a line with Geoffrion and Smithson.

Fisher skating on a line indicates he could be healthy for tomorrow's home opener against the Coyotes. Last season, he scored five goals and 12 points through 27 games with the Preds before breaking out in the playoffs. He likely starts on a bottom line as he eases back into the lineup.

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Defenseman Francis Bouillon and forward Mike Fisher were taking part in drills with the rest of the squad for the first time since training camp opened in mid-September. Both had been skating on their own all camp. Fisher has not practiced with the rest of the Predators since undergoing shoulder surgery at the start of the offseason.

Both players skating with the team indicates they could be nearing a return. Last season, the team's number one center scored 19 goals and 36 points. He should at least match those totals with a full season centering the top line under coach Barry Trotz.

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He also said forward Mike Fisher (shoulder) could join the team next week for practice.

Sounds like Fisher will be right behind the beginning of the season. Last season, the team's number one center scored 19 goals and 36 points. He should at least match those totals with a full season under coach Barry Trotz.

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Mike Fisher is making progress. He keeps getting more range of motion and strength in his surgically repaired shoulder each day. But on Friday, Fisher said he didn’t believe he would be ready for the Predators’ Oct. 7 season-opener at Columbus.

Fisher is still not expected to make Opening Night for the Preds. The 31-year-old pivot potted 19 goals and 36 points between the Predators and the Ottawa Senators last season. When he returns, look for him to mainstay on the top line.

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Forward Mike Fisher is still progressing from offseason shoulder surgery. “He’s getting to a point where hopefully it comes around and he gets healthy and ready to go a little quicker,” Trotz said. “I’m not too worried about him.”

Fisher is still not expected to make Opening Night for the Preds. The 31-year-old pivot potted 19 goals and 36 points between the Predators and the Ottawa Senators last season. When he returns, look for him to mainstay on the top line.

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More Fisher on his shoulder: "I am skating and starting to shoot a bit, and it’s coming. I’m just really not sure as far as timetable."

With the departures of Marcel Goc and Matthew Lombardi, the Preds were certainly hoping to rely on Fisher to carry some of their offensive load. Stay tuned as we await official word on his shoulder.

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