Blue Jackets' Christian Fischer: Limited time with Columbus
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Fischer has played in just one of the Blue Jackets' 18 games since they claimed him off waivers from the Red Wings on March 6.
The Blue Jackets have gotten healthier at forward since picking up Fischer, who was only ever going to be a bottom-six option anyway. If Columbus gets eliminated from playoff contention, he could get back into the lineup to allow another player to rest. That said, he won't be a fantasy option even if he draws in. He's been limited to seven points, 31 shots on net, 93 hits and a minus-6 rating over 46 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Christian Fischer: Snatched off waiver wire
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Fischer was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Perhaps the Red Wings shouldn't have played Fischer in their two games against the Jackets last week, allowing Columbus to get a good look at the 27-year-old. Often a healthy scratch this season, Fischer is currently mired in a 39-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 24 versus the Devils. Even with his new team, Fischer is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could still spend some time in the press box periodically.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Put on waivers
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Fischer was placed on waivers by Detroit on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Fischer has a goal, seven points, 11 PIM and 89 hits across 45 appearances with Detroit in 2024-25. Placing him on waivers makes room for Carter Mazur, who the Red Wings are recalling from AHL Grand Rapids.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Lends assist on opening goal
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Fischer notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flames.
Fischer's stretch pass set up Dylan Larkin for the opening goal. Later in the first period, Fischer left for the locker room, but he was able to return and finish Saturday's game, ending with 10:39 of ice time. He remains in a fourth-line role, so don't expect a lot of offense. For the season, the 27-year-old winger has seven points, 28 shots on net, 80 hits, 11 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 40 appearances.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Snags helper Saturday
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Fischer recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Lightning.
This was Fischer's first point since Dec. 18. The 27-year-old was scratched for nine of the last 18 games, but he's played in six straight due to the absence of Tyler Motte (upper body). Fischer has just five points with 73 hits, 26 shots on net, 11 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 37 outings this season.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Rejoins lineup in win
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Fischer had two hits and two blocked shots over 10:06 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.
Tyler Motte (upper body) is not on the Red Wings' road trip, so Fischer looks to have a chance to regain a spot on the fourth line. Prior to Thursday, Fischer was scratched for eight straight contests. He has yet to win over head coach Todd McLellan, and it's not helpful for Fischer that the team has done well with him sitting in the press box. The winger has four points, 20 shots on net, 63 hits, 11 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 32 appearances.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Provides helper in win
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Fischer notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Fischer helped out on the first of Jeff Petry's two goals in the contest. The helper ended a six-game slump for Fischer, who was also scratched twice in that span as he competes for a fourth-line spot. The winger is at four points, 17 shots on net, 51 hits, nine PIM and a minus-3 rating over 27 appearances. Fischer is mainly competing with Tyler Motte and Joe Veleno to stay in the lineup, though all three played Saturday while Marco Kasper (illness) was out.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Nabs assist Monday
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Fischer provided an assist and seven hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
Fischer ended his 13-game point drought by assisting on a Moritz Seider tally in the first period. The 27-year-old Fischer has maintained a steady bottom-six spot in the lineup despite his lack of offense. He's missed just one game in 2024-25, racking up three points, six shots on net, nine PIM, 38 hits and a minus-2 rating over 20 appearances.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Chips in goal in win
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Fischer scored his first goal of the season on his only shot in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.
Fischer opened the scoring for Detroit by tying the score at one in the opening frame of Thursday's win. The Chicago native added five PIM, four hits and a plus-2 rating in 10:37 of ice time. Fischer's offensive production will be limited due to his bottom-six role and lack of time on the man advantage, but he's capable of chipping in from time to time. Fischer has provided a goal and an assist through six games.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Ready to play Thursday
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Coach Derek Lalonde said that Fischer (upper body) will be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Rangers.
Fischer was injured Saturday versus Nashville and sat out Monday's game in New York against the Rangers. Fischer was held without a point in his first two games of the season and is expected to see third-line minutes. alongside Tyler Motte and Andrew Copp in the second-half of back-to-back games with New York.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Won't play Monday
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Fischer (upper body) won't play Monday against the Rangers.
Fischer is considered day-to-day after getting hurt in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville. He hasn't earned a point and has gone without a shot on net through two appearances this season. If Detroit doesn't bring up a forward from the minors for Monday's contest, the team could have seven defensemen in the lineup against the Rangers.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Inks one-year deal
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Fischer signed a one-year, $1.125 million contract with the Red Wings on Monday.
Although Fischer tested the unrestricted free agent market, he ended up returning to Detroit. He had five goals, 19 points, 36 PIM and 138 hits across 79 games with the Red Wings in 2023-24. He'll likely serve in a bottom-six capacity next season.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Discouraging finish in Motown
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Fischer completed his debut campaign with the Red Wings, adding five goals, 14 assists and 138 hits through 79 games. He was neutral in the plus-minus category.
Despite a bottom-six role, Fischer has proven that he's capable of providing a decent amount of offense, but his production screeched to a halt at a time when the Red Wings were desperate in their attempts to clinch a playoff berth. Fischer was held without a point for the final 12 games, failing to provide ancillary scoring for the Original Six club that failed to qualify for the postseason. It could end up being a "one-and-done" stint for Fischer in the Motor City, as the physical winger is a pending unrestricted free agent.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Hangs three points on Isles
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Fischer supplied a goal and two assists in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Fischer has turned up the heat, adding three goals and two assists over the last four games. It's quite the random streak for a checking-line grinder, but the Red Wings will certainly take all they can get as they fight for their first playoff berth in eight years. Fischer has five goals, 14 assists and a plus-6 rating through 67 contests with this being his debut campaign for Detroit.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Adds goal to highlight reel
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Fischer went five-hole on his lone tally in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
Fischer tied the game at 5:35 in the second period as he slid to the ice but still beat Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for a highlight-reel goal at the doorstep. This was just the third goal and 15th point of the season for Fischer, but it had huge implications for a Red Wings team that snapped a seven-game losing streak to help keep its playoff hopes alive. As of Saturday, the Original Six club has a 28.2 percent chance of securing a playoff berth.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Supplies assist in loss
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Fischer notched an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
Fischer helped out on a J.T. Compher tally in the second period. This was Fischer's third straight game with an assist after he had just one helper in all of January. The 26-year-old is at 12 points, 60 shots on net, 69 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 50 appearances. While he's showing more on offense, he's still limited to a bottom-six role that will make maintaining his scoring rate difficult.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Surfaces with apple in win
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Fischer supplied an assist Saturday as the Red Wings edged the Kings, 5-3.
The Red Wings just need Fischer to keep his game simple and mistake-free as a bottom-six forward averaging 10:39 of ice time, including 0:44 on the penalty kill. He's done well in limited action based on a pair of goals, seven assists and a plus-5 rating through 39 games.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Ready to rock
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Fischer (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Sunday against Boston.
Fischer, who has missed the past two games, will probably be back on the fourth line against the Bruins. He has contributed eight points, 35 shots on goal and 39 hits across 33 games this season.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Collects helper Monday
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Fischer recorded an assist in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.
Fischer helped out on Daniel Sprong's goal in the first period. Those two forwards worked with Robby Fabbri on the third line in the Red Wings' new-look bottom six, while the team's three call-ups from Monday all played on the fourth line. Fischer has two points over his last five games, but he may benefit from more ice time in the short term. He's at seven points, 32 shots on net, 31 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 26 appearances.
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Red Wings' Christian Fischer: Finds twine shorthanded
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Fischer surfaced with a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.
Fischer poked the puck into the cage after goalie Jake Allen lost track of it on the heels of a Michael Rasmussen breakaway attempt. The Chicago native is up to two goals and four assists through 22 games. The Wings aren't asking much of Fischer in his debut season with the Original Six club; he's averaging 11 minutes of ice time, including 0:32 on the penalty kill, as a fourth-line forward.
