Predators Acquire Mike Fisher from Senators

The Nashville Predators announced today that they have acquired center Mike Fisher from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a first round draft pick in 2011 and a conditional draft pick in 2012. The conditional pick will turn into a third rounder if the Predators win one playoff round. That pick will then turn into a second rounder if Nashville wins two or more playoff rounds. Fisher still has two more seasons left on his current contract and will clear $4.2 million per season from Ottawa's salary. In 55 games so far this season, he has 14 goals and 10 assists for 24 points. In 675 career NHL games, all with the Senators, he has 167 goals and 181 assists for 348 points. This is a great trade for the Predators, as Fisher is an excellent two-way center with good speed and a great shot. He is also excellent on the penalty kill and has plenty of playoff experience, both of which should be a large help to the Predators. Also, being married to country music superstar Carrie Underwood, Fisher should fit in well in Nashville.