Islanders sign defenceman Zidlicky to 1-year deal

Marek Zidlicky has signed with the New York Islanders. (Julio Cortez/AP)

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders signed defenceman Marek Zidlicky to a one-year contract Friday. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

The 38-year-old Zidlicky had seven goals and 27 assists in an NHL-high 84 regular-season games last season for New Jersey and Detroit. He was scoreless in six playoff games with the Red Wings.

Zidlicky has 85 goals and 316 assists in 783 regular-season games in 11 seasons with Nashville, Minnesota, New Jersey and Detroit. He has a goal and 13 assists in 44 playoff games.

Zidlicky has represented the Czech Republic in three Olympics and six world championships.

September 18, 2015

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Marek Zidlicky
SIGNED BY
New York Islanders
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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