Zidlicky signed a one-year contract with the Islanders on Friday.

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Zidlicky split his 2014 season between the Red Wings and the Devils, totaling 34 points (seven goals, 27 assists) on the campaign. He'll likely slot in among the bottom six forwards for the Islanders in 2015-16.

The Islanders have offered a contract to Zidlicky, according to the Islanders Point Blank.

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If the two sides come to terms then Zidlicky would essentially replace Lubomir Visnovsky and could become something of a power play specialist. This signing could also be a signal that the Isles don't believe Ryan Pulock is ready to play a full season in the NHL.

The agent for Zidlicky (concussion) said his client is "100 percent committed to playing in the NHL next season," Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. Zidlicky, 38, had temporarily been considering retirement after his Red Wings were eliminated from the playoffs in April, but with free agency approaching, he quickly changed his tune in order to increase his marketability to other clubs. Even at his advanced age, Zidlicky offers a quality right-handed shot on defense, but it's unclear if the Red Wings are interested in bringing him back. Zidlicky tallied seven goals and 27 assists across 84 games with the Devils and Red Wings last season, playing in every game until a concussion prevented him from suiting up in Game 7 of Detroit's first-round series loss to Tampa Bay. He's expected to be fine for the start of the upcoming season.

Zidlicky (concussion) is unsure whether he wants to keep playing, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports. The 38-year-old blueliner suffered a concussion during the playoffs, and while he doesn't have an extremely notable history of similar injuries, it's certainly not the first concussion of his career. Between his age and long-term health concerns, Zidlicky may find it hard to justify playing another season. If he does decide to continue his career, he'll be an unrestricted free agent.

Zidlicky suffered an apparent concussion in Monday's Game 6 and will miss Wednesday's Game 7, Ansar Khan of MLive reports. With Niklas Kronwall also out, the Red Wings' blue line is suddenly paper thin in depth. If Detroit gets to the next round, Zidlicky may be available, but that's going to be a stiff test in Tampa without two of its defensemen.

Zidlicky set up a power-play goal in Sunday's loss to the Islanders. The move from New Jersey to the Motor City has given Zidlicky's production new-found life. In 14 games with the Wings, he's collected a respectable three goals and six assists, with seven of his points coming on the man advantage. He had only 12 power-play points over 63 games with the Devils.

Zidlikcy scored a power-play goal and added two assists in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Penguins. Zidlikcy has been great since joining his new club, collecting seven points in his first seven games in Detroit. Five of those points have come on the man advantage, giving him 17 points on the power play this season.

Zidlicky collected a power-play assist in Saturday's loss to the Flyers. Zidlicky is off to a strong start with the Red Wings since coming over from the Devils at the trade deadline back on Mar. 2. In six games, he's tallied two goals (one of which was a game-winner) and two power-play helpers, providing the puck-moving ability the Red Wings were in desperate need of on their third defensive pairing.

Zidlicky (leg) will play Sunday against the Bruins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. Zidlicky was dealing with a bit of a charlie horse following Friday's contest against the Flames, but was expected to play. That is indeed the case, as the blueliner continues to gel with his new teammates, and has already tallied a goal with his new club over just two games.

Zidlicky was absent from Saturday's practice due to what coach Mike Babcock described as a "charley horse," MLive.com's Ansar Khan reports. Zidlicky said that he still anticipates that Zidlicky will play Sunday against the Bruins, but his status may not be verified until the Red Wings complete their morning skate. The veteran blueliner, who was acquired by the Red Wings prior to Monday's trade deadline, has already made an immediate impact on the blue line, tallying the game-winning power-play goal in his first game with the team earlier this week.