17 Facts About Eric Fehr

1.

Eric Fehr was born on September 7,1985 and is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently an unrestricted free agent.

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Eric Fehr was drafted in the first round, 18th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

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3.

Eric Fehr initially ended his professional career after having played two seasons with Geneve-Servette HC of the National League before resuming to play in the KHL.

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4.

In 2014, Eric Fehr became a published author, writing an anti-bullying children's book titled "The Bulliest Dozer".

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5.

In 2022, fresh off a 17-year professional playing career and Calder Cup, Spengler Cup and Stanley Cup Champion, Eric Fehr returned home to join his Hometeam the Winkler Flyers in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League as the Teams Director of Player Development.

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6.

Eric Fehr was a first-round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, chosen 18th overall.

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7.

Eric Fehr recovered from a herniated disc injury and was called up to the Capitals on February 4,2008.

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8.

On July 8,2011, Eric Fehr was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2012 and prospect Danick Paquette.

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9.

Eric Fehr underwent surgery on his right shoulder in October 2011 and eventually missed the majority of the season due to recurring problems with the shoulder.

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10.

Eric Fehr then returned to the Capitals organization after signing a one-year, $600,000 contract on January 13,2013.

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11.

Eric Fehr made his debut, after missing the first 10 games of the Penguins season, against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 31,2015.

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12.

On February 28,2017, one day before the trade deadline, Fehr was placed on waivers for the purpose of being sent to the American Hockey League.

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13.

Eric Fehr had largely been played on the Penguins' fourth line, and was seen as a player to bench once several injured Penguins' players returned from injury.

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14.

Eric Fehr cleared the following day, but was then traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, alongside Steven Oleksy and a 2017 fourth round pick, in exchange for Frank Corrado in an effort to clear cap space for the Penguins.

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15.

Eric Fehr played adequately in his limited role on the fourth line but broke his left hand in the game, effectively ending his season.

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16.

Eric Fehr was used in a fourth-line role, adding a physical edge and veteran presence, he appeared in 10 games through the playoffs, posting a goal and assist.

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17.

Eric Fehr made it to the NL final with Servette but the team was swept by EV Zug to finish as runner-up.

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