CHRISTIAN FISCHER NEWS

Heating up with helpers Fischer tacked on an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Fischer has four assists in the last five games to easily qualify as a season-best stretch. With two goals, 11 assists and a plus-10 rating through 52 games, the versatile forward seemingly is doing all that is asked of him as a penalty-killing specialist in the bottom six. Following his one-year, $1.125 million deal with the Wings, Fischer could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in loss Fischer notched an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper Fischer posted an assist, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Fischer has helpers in back-to-back games coming out of the All-Star break after posting just one assist across his previous 14 contests. The 26-year-old continues to bring a physical presence in the bottom six, but his scoring contributions are often limited. He's at 11 points, 56 shots on net, 64 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 49 outings overall.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces with apple in win Fischer supplied an assist Saturday as the Red Wings edged the Kings, 5-3.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Fischer (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Sunday against Boston.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve Fischer (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Fischer was hurt in Saturday's game versus the Devils and will miss at least the next two games, making him eligible to return Sunday versus the Bruins at the earliest. Jonatan Berggren and Austin Czarnik were called up to provide the Red Wings with reinforcements at forward.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Saturday's contest Fischer (undisclosed) sustained an injury in the second period of Saturday's game versus the Devils.

Impact Fischer collided with teammate Jeff Petry, and both players' nights ended with that accidental run-in. The 26-year-old Fischer should be considered day-to-day for now, though he appeared to get the worst of the collision. If he can't play Wednesday versus the Wild, Austin Czarnik may enter the lineup in a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper Monday Fischer recorded an assist in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine shorthanded Fischer surfaced with a shorthanded goal in Saturay's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Impact 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. However, 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of 2023-24 Fischer scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The 26-year-old winger got credit for Detroit's first goal of the night late in the second period when Michael Rasmussen's point-blank shot on Cayden Primeau caromed into the air, deflecting off Fischer's knuckles and over the goalie's shoulder. The former Coyote had just one helper through his first 11 games as a Red Wing this season, but Fischer's now pocketed a goal and an assist over the last two contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Fischer (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Rangers, per the NHL media site.

Impact Fischer missed Saturday's game with the injury, but it appears to be a short-term issue. The 26-year-old has just one assist through 11 appearances this season while primarily playing in a fourth-line role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Fischer (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact Fisher will miss at least one game after being injured in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Florida. The Red Wings will dress 11 forwards and seven blueliners in Saturday's contest, with Jeff Petry rejoining the lineup.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for upcoming tilt Fischer (upper body) is questionable to suit up in Saturday's home game against the Bruins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Impact Fischer sustained the injury Thursday, which ended up as a 2-0 loss to the Panthers. The Red Wings might recall a forward from AHL Grand Rapids or dress an extra defenseman, but either way, Fischer is off the radar in fantasy leagues given that he's on the fourth line with a single assist representing his point total through 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Fischer is day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered Thursday versus Florida, according to coach Derek Lalonde.

Impact The 26-year-old winger has only one assist in 11 games this season, his first with the Red Wings after playing parts of seven seasons with the Coyotes. Fischer had seven shots on goal in his first four games, but had only four shots in his last seven contests.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper in victory Fischer provided an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

Impact The former Coyotes winger is now with the Red Wings after signing a one-year, $1.125 million contract. Fischer's fantasy value is limited since he's on the fourth line, but the Wings have won four of their first five games, and this trend is starting to draw more attention to all of their regulars.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It feels right here': Relationships made joining Red Wings perfect fit for Fischer Christian Fischer spent seven seasons in Arizona, but Fischer knew entering free agency on July 1 he wasn't going back.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Christian Fischer bringing Red Wings energy on the ice, in the room Winger was signed because of his size, defensive play, penalty killing.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • MLIVE.COM

Red Wings sign F Christian Fischer to 1-year deal The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Christian Fischer to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million on Sunday

JULY 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Red Wings stay active, adding Christian Fischer to free-agent haul After a busy Saturday in free agency, the Red Wings kept spending and accumulating players Sunday morning.

JULY 2, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Red Wings add forward Christian Fischer on second day of NHL free agency 2023 Christian Fischer has scored in the teens three times in his career and now joins the Detroit Red Wings in NHL free agency 2023.

JULY 2, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Lands with Detroit Fischer signed a one-year, $1.125 million contract with Detroit on Sunday.

Impact Fischer generated 13 goals, 27 points and 126 hits in 80 games with Arizona last season. He will compete for a fourth-line spot with Detroit during training camp.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not receiving qualifying offer Fischer won't receive a qualifying offer from the Coyotes and will become a UFA on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Fischer managed to find the back of the net 13 times while adding 14 assists in 80 regular-season games in 2022-23. Fischer was slated to become an RFA after completing his one-year, $1,125,875 contract, but the Coyotes decided to part ways with their 26-year-old winger.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies opening goal Fischer scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact Fischer has two goals and an assist over his last seven contests -- modest contributions from his middle-six role. The 25-year-old winger is up to 13 goals, 27 points, 122 shots, 126 hits and a minus-8 rating through 78 outings in his best campaign since 2017-18.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes beat Ducks 5-4 in OT; 10th straight loss for Anaheim

Barrett Hayton scored at four minutes of overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 5-4 victory over Anaheim on Saturday, the Ducks’ 10th loss in a row

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS