Predators' Fisher calls Forsberg suspension a 'joke'

Mike Fisher disagrees.

The Nashville Predators forward rejoined the team Wednesday after coming out of retirement and is wasting little time making his voice heard.

The veteran center tweeted Sunday after teammate Filip Forsberg was handed a three-game suspension for interference, calling the ban a "joke."

This is a joke https://t.co/LVbOHoorwI

- Mike Fisher (@mikefisher1212) February 4, 2018

A penalty wasn't called on the play in question, and the suspension marks the first time Forsberg has faced supplemental discipline. He is eligible to return to the lineup Feb. 10 against the Montreal Canadiens.

As for Fisher, he hopes to return to the lineup later in February. The 37-year-old plans to rejoin the Predators in practice once they return from their upcoming four-game road trip.

Fisher tallied 42 points in 72 games with the Predators last season.

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