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Montreal Canadiens Trade Options: 8 Possible Rental Players

By Kenric Mannette

Oct 15, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien speaks to his team in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien speaks to his team in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports /
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Examining how Mike Fisher could impact the Montreal Canadiens, if he was traded as a rental player, at the trade deadline.

The Nashville Predators are currently sitting in 4th place in their division, and have been mightily inconsistent all season long. They are also on the outside looking in, for the last wild card spot in the Western Conference.

The Preds are by no means out of the Playoff race, but if they remain on the outside over the next few weeks they may have to become sellers. To make matters worse for the Preds, their All Star Defenceman, and former Habs player, P.K. Subban is hurt, and may be out for a while.

Nashville has many young players, but they do have a couple of older players who may not be in the Preds long term plans. One of those players is Preds Captain Mike Fisher. The Veteran Center has been in the NHL for 18 seasons, and has yet to win a Stanley Cup.

Fisher’s Performance

Fisher’s age hasn’t caught up to him yet, as he been solid for Nashville this season. In 35 games this season Fisher has scored 11 goals and 11 assists, totaling 22 points. Last season Fisher only scored 23 points in 70 games, so Mike has had a bit of a revival this year.

Also, Fisher has proven himself to be a very reliable defensive player throughout the years. Fisher is a great penalty killer, and a terrific face-off guy. Currently Fisher is winning 54.9 percent of his face-offs.

Impact on the Habs

If the Habs were able to add a player like Fisher, they would be getting a gritty, and tough third line Center. Fisher would help improve the Habs penalty killing unit, which has struggled this season. Mike would also make the Habs a better face-off team, and this is another area where the Habs have been inconsistent.

Fisher is the type of bottom six forward that would be an ideal Playoff Center. A line that Fisher could fit into with Montreal, could be Centering a line with Phillip Danault and Andrew Shaw. This line would be a tough, gritty and effective shutdown line.

If the Preds can’t keep their Heads above water, the Habs should definitely try and acquire Fisher.

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