From Newsday’s Arthur Staple:
#Isles and UFA D Marek Zidlicky have been discussing a contract past few weeks. Nothing decided on either side, but interest is there.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) August 12, 2015
Zidlicky averaged 18:11 of EV ice time last season. Turns 39 in Feb., but would fill PP/vet D need for #Isles if young D-men don't step up.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) August 12, 2015
Zidlicky, a right-shot defenseman who can still contribute offensively, would be more affordable than Cody Franson, the 27-year-old who also remains an unrestricted free agent.
The question with Zidlicky is how much he’s got left in the tank. Only five defenseman who played last season were older than he was.