Fisher Named Captain

[token grinder]

I had 102.5 on this AM (to listen to the new show for a sec)

so this afternoon, Jerred PunchableFace says the Preds have an announcement tomorrow with Lavy and Poile.

I would guess captain, and Josi isn't in town. So Fish?

BTW I see nothing on twitter unless it broke in the last 5 mins.

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[PredsV82]

I had 102.5 on this AM (to listen to the new show for a sec)

so this afternoon, Jerred PunchableFace says the Preds have an announcement tomorrow with Lavy and Poile.

I would guess captain, and Josi isn't in town. So Fish?

BTW I see nothing on twitter unless it broke in the last 5 mins.

XM Radio guys were discussing this last night, said initially the announcement was today, now postponed until tomorrow.

Im guessing Fisher, which is fine. Josi will get the C eventually.

 

[Montross]

XM Radio guys were discussing this last night, said initially the announcement was today, now postponed until tomorrow.

Im guessing Fisher, which is fine. Josi will get the C eventually.

Yes it is Fisher. And my money is on Subban when Fish retires. I think ownership/management want this franchise to take the next step in getting more national exposure and making one of the real superstars in this league the face of the franchise makes sense.

I mean look how much they have promoted him so far, and he hasn't even practiced yet. The guy has a great personality, gives back a ton to his community, and oh yeah is also one of the best D-men in the game.

 

[Marty Party]

Yep, Fish.

Subban next season? We'll see...

 

[Preds Partisan]

As I explained to somebody today it's all over blown anyway. Fisher is more interesting and quotable than Weber, but everybody is going to want to talk to P.K....he'll be the voice and representative of the Preds nationally. Fisher leads the room, and we all know who will be the outside media and inside leaders from there.

 

[Drake744]

The face of the franchise in the eye of the public doesn't have to be the captain, so Fisher it shall be. Hell yes.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Apparently Fisher will be named captain.
The thing I don't understand is that he is an ufa next season.
So are the preds planning to give him an extension after that? Because being a captain for 1 season doesn't make too much sense.

 

[Legionnaire11]

I don't mind if it's for one season or two, I think he's absolutely deserving for whatever timeframe it is. It won't be a huge change in leadership as Fisher has already been part of that group and a very visible part of it as well.

If it goes to Subban, Josi or Forsberg after that, they're all still young guys and will have plenty of years to lead after Fisher.

 

[jwhouk]

Tennesseean calls it: Fisher to be named captain

 

[Soundgarden]

Apparently Fisher will be named captain.
The thing I don't understand is that he is an ufa next season.
So are the preds planning to give him an extension after that? Because being a captain for 1 season doesn't make too much sense.

Fisher is pretty much the one player I'm confident would never switch teams, he'll retire a Predator.
Him being captain for only a year will be fine as it gives everybody a chance to prove their leadership, players like Subban and Johansen have been with the team less than a year, maybe one of them will go above and beyond what our mgmt. has seen from them. Although I think Josi gets it after Fish myself.

Great choice, I'm pretty sure we all could see it coming.

 

[Gnashville]

Just give it to the guy with the famous wife

 

[Softball99]

The quote is not exact.. Mike Fisher will be a Predator as long as he wants to play the game. GMDP. So, This is not a 1 year Captaincy unless Fish wants to leave after the season. He can Brett Favre as a 4th liner in perpetuity if he chooses but 2-3 yrs realistically IMO

 

[PredsV82]

The quote is not exact.. Mike Fisher will be a Predator as long as he wants to play the game. GMDP. So, This is not a 1 year Captaincy unless Fish wants to leave after the season. He can Brett Favre as a 4th liner in perpetuity if he chooses but 2-3 yrs realistically IMO

Fisher still has something in the tank(the playoffs last year proved that) and probably thinks (like weber apparently did) that this team is close to winning it all, and after Ribs presumed departure after this year we are gonna need a 3C even if Kamanev is good to go. I see another 2 year extension at very reasonable money . I think the assumptions that he would retire after this year have been on our part, but not so much what he's thinking

 

[Drake744]

Fisher still has something in the tank(the playoffs last year proved that) and probably thinks (like weber apparently did) that this team is close to winning it all, and after Ribs presumed departure after this year we are gonna need a 3C even if Kamanev is good to go. I see another 2 year extension at very reasonable money . I think the assumptions that he would retire after this year have been on our part, but not so much what he's thinking

True, and I'm not really sure why that is. I don't know if it's us just simply thinking that he would play out one last contract after fighting his way back from injury or what, but there's zero doubt in my mind that he's physically capable of playing at least two years if he wants. He doesn't strike me as the type of guy who could eventually become a liability by playing "too long". I think he's a player who could always bring something to the table as long as he's out there.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Wasn't there a poster who posted something in 2013-14 or so that Fisher would play out that contract and retire? The poster had some insider info or something. Of course maybe the team turning around their on-ice play gave him a change of heart.

 

[token grinder]

unless they win the cup this year, I don't see it being his last year. He can produce in a bottom 6 role during this 2-3 year window here.

 

[hockey diva]

i am fine with Fisher as Captain. Let's see who emerges from the younger guys.

 

[Price is Wright]

Great pick.

 

[Pred303]

the logical choice for such a young team.

now I expect josi and neal to get the A's.

 

[Drake744]

So, guess I'll be getting a C sewn on my Fisher jersey now, just because, why not? But I've never gotten anything like that put on a jersey. I've had names put on them before but they're always pre-made or sent somewhere to be sewn on. For something as simple as adding a C on there do you guys think just taking it to the Pro Shop and getting it heat pressed on would be sufficient? And how much does it cost if any of you all have done it?

 

[Soundgarden]

Wasn't there a poster who posted something in 2013-14 or so that Fisher would play out that contract and retire? The poster had some insider info or something. Of course maybe the team turning around their on-ice play gave him a change of heart.

Yeah, I remember there were some pretty big rumors a few years back.

 

[Price is Wright]

Wasn't there a poster who posted something in 2013-14 or so that Fisher would play out that contract and retire? The poster had some insider info or something. Of course maybe the team turning around their on-ice play gave him a change of heart.

A lot can change in three years.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

i can get behind the choice of mr. underwood

 

[Cashville]

1000% on board with this and expected it when Weber was first traded

 

[Paranoid Android]

I'm 0 for 4 in guessing new Preds captains. Still think Fisher is a great choice and will look for him to rebound this year.