Confirmed with Link: Marek Zidlicky to Detroit for a 3rd

[Ricelund]

Totally cool with this.

Edit: 2016 third, too! Great deal!

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[PullHard]

Helps redeem giving up a lot of quantity for Erik Cole IMO

 

[Outl4w]

I like this too. I wanted Zids all along. Cheap and we can use the young D if needed to fill in.

 

[Fugu]

That should mean no Phaneuf!

 

[InjuredChoker]

first holland trade i like... since forever.

i approve.

 

[The Geelee]

Real good deal. Good job Holland

 

[Frk It]

Oh my god!!!!!!

You guys I am so happy!!!! Couldn't have asked for better deal.

Can the play-offs start now? Let's gooooo

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Okay. But isn't that too many defensemen? Are they really going to try to carry 8/9 NHL defensemen? Surely somebody has to go.

 

[Bench]

That should mean no Phaneuf!

The dream is dead.

Zidlicky is a much cheaper option. Also, I think it's encouraging Zidlicky waived his NTC to join Detroit.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

first holland trade i like... since forever.

i approve.

First good trade he's made since Brad Stuart. Only a third, good stuff.

 

[Konnan511]

Only for a third? wow....... Way to go Holland!!!!!

 

[Laser Rayzor]

Okay. But isn't that too many defensemen? Are they really going to try to carry 8/9 NHL defensemen? Surely somebody has to go.

Gotta be sending Marchy down and relegating Kindl to the press box.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Okay. But isn't that too many defensemen? Are they really going to try to carry 8/9 NHL defensemen? Surely somebody has to go.

Love this deal, but yes, you would think someone else has to go.

 

[Sami]

Great deal!

 

[kuick]

Good deal. Now we just need to dump Kindl somewhere.

 

[Pavels Dog]

I like it. Especially because it should mean no Phaneuf.

Wonder how he'll slot in? 2nd pairing with Dekeyser? Quincey as #5 with Marchenko?

 

[chances14]

 

[Wingman77]

You guys should enjoy Zidlicky

Fun player to watch, great offensive instincts, some trouble defensively but nothing overwhelming and nothing his offense doesn't make up for. Very strong shot as well.

Really enjoyed watching him for a few years here in NJ

 

[Bench]

They are saying the pick is conditional, as well.

 

[InjuredChoker]

ok now i hate it.

 

[hot dog]

Big fan of both of Holland's trades at this deadline. Have to think Holland will try and move one of Smith, Kindl, or Quincey to keep Marchenko on the roster.

 

[ChadS]

Still don't like the Cole deal but this balances it out a bit.

Turns into a 2nd if they make the cup finals, per TSN.

 

[Bologna 1]

NJ fan here....you'll love zid. most people don't appreciate what he is. he has so much skill and creativity on the backend. real nice slapper too, when he uses it plus obviously a lot of experience. defensive deficiencies are way overblown IMO. his best asset is ability to make plays happen from the point in the offensive zone, whether it be his shot, a finesse move around the forward covering his area or a slick pass.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

If we get to the cup finals, they can have the second. No big deal. We'll have bigger fish to fry.

 

[Laser Rayzor]

That tweet isn't worded that well, if the wings reach the SCF does the 3rd turn into a 2nd or is a 2nd added to the third?