Marek Zidlicky is a former professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. He began his career in his home country, playing for HC Kladno before being drafted by the New York Rangers in 2001. Zidlicky made his NHL debut with the Rangers in 2003, but was traded to the Nashville Predators the following year.
Zidlicky played for the Predators for four seasons, establishing himself as a reliable offensive defenseman. He was known for his strong skating ability and his ability to move the puck up the ice. In 2008, Zidlicky was traded to the Minnesota Wild, where he continued to be a key player on the team's blue line.
During his time with the Wild, Zidlicky was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2009. He also set a franchise record for most points by a defenseman in a single season, with 53 points in the 2009-2010 season. Zidlicky played for the Wild for three seasons before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2012.
With the Devils, Zidlicky continued to be a productive player on the blue line. He was known for his offensive contributions, particularly on the power play. In the 2013-2014 season, Zidlicky helped lead the Devils to the playoffs, where they were eliminated in the first round.
Zidlicky played one more season with the Devils before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 2015. He played in 21 games for the Red Wings before being traded to the New York Islanders, where he finished his NHL career.
Overall, Zidlicky played in 836 NHL games over the course of his career, scoring 89 goals and 328 assists for a total of 417 points. He was known for his offensive contributions from the blue line, as well as his strong skating ability and puck-moving skills. Zidlicky was also a reliable defender, often playing against the opposing team's top forwards.
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