Guest JOHNB21 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Im sorry if this isn't smart to ask but has anyone heard if or when he plans on returning? IIMO we need him back in the lineup cuz it seems he is the only D-man that isn't afraid to hit and punish. please don't bash me cuz i dont know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Yeah...it's a sad story. Fisch would be helping us greatly right now. He just cant risk further injury (see: death) by coming back. Some feel that his condition would mean it doesnt matter whether he's playing hockey or sitting on the couch....but could we really deal with Fisch dieing on the ice in front of us? There's more to life than hockey, he has a beautiful wife, and although he may never have a major problem for quite some time...he's got other priorities right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Losing Fisch was huge. I can only imagine how much he would help us this year and last. But, I think I'd take living over playing hockey as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) No one is going to bash you! Don't worry bout it. I really think Fisch is done with hockey. I know he keeps saying he'll do everything to try and come back..even if it's 10 years from now but the reality is he probably won't because it would be too much of a risk. I just keep thinking how awesome a pairing of Kronner/Fisch would be. They'd be fantastic together. Anyways..I don't think he'll ever come back and that just may be the best thing for his health. Edited February 27, 2007 by hockeycrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Personally....I think he should give it a shot if he wants, and we should let him. I mean, get the tests done, do everything you can do to prevent it, but lets be honest.....the guy has been playing hockey for 20+ years and he's never had this problem before. With today's technology, i'm sure it wouldn't be too tedious for him to do any pregame ritual that he has to do "just in case". i know a lot of you guys will say that to sacrifice even the smallest possibility of death is absurd.....but ya know, theres a slight chance i could get hit by a car tomorrow by walking to class.....yet everyday 49,000 other students wake up and do the exact same thing. noteworthy: fischer has never, and i mean never, smoked a cigarette or had a drop of alcohol. His body is one of the best in the biz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 How long do the Red Wings have to be liable for Fish's contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tunbo Batman Report post Posted February 27, 2007 just imagine how over the top our D would be with that guy instead of lilja Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanTheMan14 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 just imagine how over the top our D would be with that guy instead of lilja When you're right you're right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 The fact that these kind of threads keep coming up every once in a while jsut means there's still a lot of fans who care about Fish. He won't be back. But he lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henkka 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 If Fish would still be there, I'd take Schneder out of the roster. Lidström - Markov Fischer - Kronwall Lebda- Chelios That would be awesome defence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 If Fish would still be there, I'd take Schneder out of the roster. Lidström - Markov Fischer - Kronwall Lebda- Chelios That would be awesome defence. Just to make sure: You're talking about MATHIEU SCHNEIDER ????? You're kidding me right ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetter is Better 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 If Fish would still be there, I'd take Schneder out of the roster. Lidström - Markov Fischer - Kronwall Lebda- Chelios That would be awesome defence. HAHAHA funny joke Are you serious ?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuloGulo 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 the loss of Fischer is almost irreplacable. A _big_, physical, homegrown defenseman with some offensive capabilities and playoff experience... and still a young man even by hockey standards. Try get that on the FA market and you're looking at quite big money these days. Trading for that means you're giving up at least what Shane O'Brien commanded. The loss of Fischer might have cost us the first round against the Oilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IDLE19 3 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 in regards to the first post, we have a person who is not affraid to hit anyone. the other swedish defensive player. and im not tlaking about lidstrom. when he gives concussion hits in the open ice, i think he is not affraid to smash anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Just to make sure: You're talking about MATHIEU SCHNEIDER ????? You're kidding me right ?? i sure hope hes kidding or just dont have a clue. schneider is highly needed for his defense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 in regards to the first post, we have a person who is not affraid to hit anyone. the other swedish defensive player. and im not tlaking about lidstrom. when he gives concussion hits in the open ice, i think he is not affraid to smash anyone. Kronwall. Markov can do the freight train on open ice quite nicely too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuloGulo 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Markov and Kronwall are open ice hitters, Fischer is/was more of crease-clearer stature. You can't teach that size. You'll also be damn lucky to draft more big defensemen like him who aren't complete pylons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 27, 2007 Fisch was a cornerstone in my eyes. I wish him all the best. Sadly he is likely done with hockey as a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites