Posts About "Marek Zidlicky"
Hickey Injury Forces Islanders Into Decision-Making Mode
October 27th, 2015 Ever since he was claimed off of waivers by Garth Snow during the lockout shortened '12-'13 NHL season, Thomas Hickey has been a model of consistency for the New York Islanders. Tending to his role as a bottom-pair defenseman, Hickey has been a stabilizing presence for the Isles with his positional play and spatial awareness - even if...
Islanders Sign Marek Zidlicky
September 18th, 2015 One of the many names still looking for a home for the upcoming season has finally found one as defensemen Marek Zidlicky has signed a one year contract with the New York Islanders. The 38-year old Zidlicky joins an Islanders defensive unit that includes a nice mix of young and old players like Johnny Boychuk, Nick Leddy and Travis...
Ex-Devils Finding Work with Camp Invites
September 16th, 2015 The New Jersey Devils have long been one of the more successful organizations in utilizing the PTO, or professional tryout, as means to acquire an inexpensive, veteran body to the NHL lineup. Adam Mair in 2010; Petr Sykora and Steve Bernier a year later; Then came Damien Brunner, who scored 32 points in parts of two seasons before having...
Marek Zidlicky and Isles Have Mutual Interest
August 12th, 2015 The New York Islanders and free agent defenseman Marek Zidlicky have mutual interest in making a new contract happen, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple. Nothing is imminent, but Staple reports that discussions have been going for a couple of weeks and that the "interest is there." The last two seasons Zidlicky has played on a...
What Will August Bring for the Bruins?
August 8th, 2015 Aside from the 2016 Winter Classic announcement at Gillette Stadium, the last four weeks totally contrast whatever it was that happened with the Boston Bruins from June 25 to July 6. Meaning, it's been quiet - too quiet for an offseason that was on track to be one of the team's strangest in recent history. This should make you wonder...
Should the Red Wings Re-Sign Marek Zidlicky?
May 2nd, 2015 Marek Zidlicky’s time as a member of the Detroit Red Wings reads as a tale of two different players. In his first 10 games with the team, the veteran defender collected eight points. He was only able to chip in with three points in his next 11 games, and went pointless through six playoff games versus the Tampa Bay...