NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators see forward Mike Fisher as the perfect fit as the seventh captain in franchise history, replacing Shea Weber who was traded to Montreal in July for P.K. Subban in a stunning move.General manager David Poile announced Thursday they have named Fisher as their new captain. Fisher, 36, is going into the final year on his current contract, but Poile made it clear that wont be an issue.He can play here as long as he wants, Poile said at a news conference. I dont view this as a one-year captaincy. Well take whatever we can get from Mike both on and off the ice.Fisher was a full alternate captain the past four seasons and the Predators nominee for the King Clancy Award four of the past five seasons for his leadership. He won the NHL Foundation Award in 2012 and helped Ottawa reach the Stanley Cup final in 2007.Fisher said being named the Predators captain ranks among the top highlights of his career.Its an honor to be given the captaincy of this team, of this city that I love being a part of, Fisher said. Hopefully, were going to top that this year with the Cup. Thats the plan.The 6-foot-1 center played his 1,000th career NHL game March 3, the 300th player in league history to reach that mark. He tied for the team lead with five goals during the playoffs last spring. He had a point in each of Nashvilles first five games against San Jose in the second round, and he also scored the game-winning goal in triple overtime of Game 4 against the Sharks.Fisher won a career-high 53.4 percent of his faceoffs last season.Poile said he and coach Peter Laviolette had been discussing candidates to become captain after the trade that sent Weber to Montreal for Subban. The general manager said Fisher met each of the criteria they wanted.Mike Fisher is a great ambassador for this franchise, Poile said.The Predators, who lost to San Jose in seven games, report for training camp Sept. 22. http://www.giantsrookiestore.com/Giants-Bj-Goodson-Jersey/ . The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. http://www.giantsrookiestore.com/Giants-Phil-Simms-Jersey/ . JOHNS, N. http://www.giantsrookiestore.com/Giants-Brandon-Marshall-Jersey/ .ca. Hey Kerry, big fan of yours, just finished reading your book. I think that we all saw the Canucks/Flames line brawl just after puck drop. It was obvious that something was about to happen, even to the referees because the fourth lines were on to start. http://www.giantsrookiestore.com/Giants-Davis-Webb-Jersey/ . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Etoo gave Jose Mourinhos team a decisive lead from Oscars back pass in the 34th. http://www.giantsrookiestore.com/Giants-Jonathan-Casillas-Jersey/ . But now that hes in the NHL, the Calgary Flames centre showed big improvement in that department by scoring the winner in the eighth round of a 5-4 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Their record without him is poor but North Queensland dont feel any pressure to rush captain Johnathan Thurston back from injury.The NRL premiers top-four hopes took a hit last Saturday with a 16-8 loss to Melbourne at Townsville - their first loss at home this year.Thurston missed the match due to a slight hamstring strain, continuing the Cowboys struggles without their inspirational leader.Since 2005 the Cowboys have won just 13 of 45 matches without Thurston - a winning percentage of just 28.8.Fullback Lachlan Coote admits the Cowboys miss Thurston but doesnt think the risk of worsening his injury by rushing him back for Sundays clash with in-form Wests Tigers.Itd be good to have him back but hes got to get that hamstring right, Coote said.Youve got to get that injury right, especiallly coming towards the back end of the season and that run into the finals, its a crucial time.dddddddddddd One of those 13 wins for the Cowboys without Thurston came against the Tigers in round 11 last year.Thurston was on State of Origin duty with Queensland as the Cowboys won 8-0 with Coote picking up a career-high 509 kicking metres in the star playmakers absence.Coote says the performance against the Storm wasnt too bad but the Cowboys just need to make the most of their chances.Our attack was there, we created some good opportunities, just that final execution, he said. The main thing weve got to take out of that is that our last play needs to improve. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '