Snag in Zidlicky contract negotiations could mean move

#1 pantsboyusa

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 09:46 AM

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The Wild and defenseman Marek Zidlicky have hit a potential snag in contract negotiations that could derail the whole thing and cause him to be traded by Wednesday's 2 p.m. deadline.

According to multiple sources, a three-year contract with the veteran is all but complete.

However, Zidlicky is insisting on a no-trade clause to be included for the life of the contract.

The Wild has scoffed at that notion because of Zidlicky's age. He turned 33 on Feb. 3, and the Wild so far has been willing to offer Zidlicky a no-trade clause for only part of the contract.

The Wild wants to extend the pending free agent's contract, but if neither side budges, Zidlicky likely would be traded by Wednesday.

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#2 pantsboyusa

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 09:48 AM

I really don't care either way with this one. I don't think he's been such a great defenseman that we have to re-sign him. And frankly, I'd like to sell high and start preparing for next year and the future.

#3 pantsboyusa

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 11:21 AM

Now Russo is saying in his blog that headway has been made:

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According to league sources, significant headway has been made in contract negotiations with defenseman Marek Zidlicky. It's very likely he'll sign on the dotted line by the end of the day, most likely before the Wild's flight this afternoon to Calgary. There's still a few issues to resolve, but it's expected to happen. If nothing changes, it's expected to be a three-year, $12 million deal.

#4 damned

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 11:25 AM

Amazing what two hours will do, lol.

#5 cityhockeyfever

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 02:42 PM

According to Mike Russo of the Star Tribune and Rogers Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the Wild have signed Marek Zidlicky to a new 3-year, $12 million contract extension.

Russo's tweet...

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Sources: The Wild has signed Marek Zidlicky to a three-year, $12 million contract

#6 SoCalSharksGirl

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 03:01 PM

cityhockeyfever, on Mar 2 2010, 11:42 AM, said:

According to Mike Russo of the Star Tribune and Rogers Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the Wild have signed Marek Zidlicky to a new 3-year, $12 million contract extension.

Russo's tweet...

He also tweeted:

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Zidlicky gets no-trade clause for essentially first half of three-year deal

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The NHL Arena: Snag in Zidlicky contract negotiations could mean move - The NHL Arena