The Red Wings start day two of NHL free agency by adding another forward with a big frame. The team announced Sunday morning that Christian Fischer is getting a one-year deal worth $1.125 million.
UPDATE: The #RedWings today signed forward Christian Fischer to a one-year contract with an AAV of $1,125,000. pic.twitter.com/dT4zywwokD
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 2, 2023
Fischer, who just turned 26 in April, is a six-foot-two 214-pound winger/center with a right-hand shot. The Chicago native has spent the last six seasons with the Arizona Coyotes where he most recently played the role of third-line RW. Fischer fits the ‘power forward’ mold but offense isn’t his most valuable asset. I would guess that Detroit will peg him as a bottom-six bell cow that can be a vital part to the PK unit.
Christian Fischer, signed 1x$1.3M by DET, is a bottom six winger who kills penalties. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/5ftQOyTPT6
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 2, 2023
Not the sexiest of signings, but we know the Wings have put emphasis on being tougher to play against. He usually played around 15 minutes a night in Arizona and I would guess he will get the same ice time in Detroit, if not a little less.
This has been a busy free agency for Steve Yzerman. With nine signings so far, the team is going to look A LOT different on opening night – but the work isn’t done yet. There are a ton of players on the roster currently. I would think a trade could still be on the cards.
