Shea Weber – Selke Trophy 2015–16

Lore & Background

Fisher was drafted by the Senators in the second round, 44th overall, in the 1998 NHL entry draft. He was the winner of the 2012 NHL Foundation Player Award. On September 7, 2016, Fisher was named the sixth captain of the Predators after previous captain Shea Weber was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. He led the Predators to the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals, eventually losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. On August 3, 2017, Fisher announced his retirement from the NHL, becoming the first Predators captain to retire with the team. He briefly ended his retirement in 2018, signing a one-year contract with the Predators, then retired for a second time on May 12, 2018.

Reader's Guide

Fisher is known for his aggressive style of play and defensive forward skills. He was nominated for the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2005–06, finishing as second runner-up. He played his 1,000th NHL game on March 2, 2016. Fisher was traded to the Predators on February 10, 2011, in exchange for a first-round draft pick and a conditional pick.

Did You Know?

• Fisher scored with 8:48 left in triple overtime in game four of the 2016 Western Conference Semi-finals to beat the San Jose Sharks 4–3, ending the longest game in Nashville franchise history.
• Fisher is married to American country singer Carrie Underwood.
• Fisher became a United States citizen in March 2019.