Zidlicky or Klein available?

[Chainshot]

Just wondering if Marek Zidlicky is potentially available and what sort of return would the Preds be looking for? Seeing how Nashville has a wealth of fine younger defensemen to sign this summer, are they looking to move the older vet?

Ditto Kevin Klein, since he was the odd-man out so often this year, is is feature still in Nashville?

Thanks.

[BigFatCat999]

Originally Posted by Chainshot

Just wondering if Marek Zidlicky is potentially available and what sort of return would the Preds be looking for? Seeing how Nashville has a wealth of fine younger defensemen to sign this summer, are they looking to move the older vet?

Ditto Kevin Klein, since he was the odd-man out so often this year, is is feature still in Nashville?

Thanks.

Zidlicky has a no trade clause. His contract has fallen within the reasonable range so i don't think so. All depending on Suter, if Suter is gone then I think Klein stays, but if Suter is re-signed then I think the team will move Klein.

As for the Preds, they are looking for a top 6 forward for the short term, or they are looking to increase the depth of the forward position of their prospect system.

[Enoch]

Both should be readily available. Zidlicky is a luxury we cannot afford and do not need IMO.

[nine_inch_fang]

Originally Posted by BigFatCat999

Zidlicky has a no trade clause. His contract has fallen within the reasonable range so i don't think so. All depending on Suter, if Suter is gone then I think Klein stays, but if Suter is re-signed then I think the team will move Klein.

As for the Preds, they are looking for a top 6 forward for the short term, or they are looking to increase the depth of the forward position of their prospect system.

Players waive their no trade clauses all the time.

The reason for a ntc isn't necessarily to keep a team from trading the player, they just want to have some say in where they are traded.

[Pitt's Best #87 #66]

I have a quick question for you guys. What kept Klein out of the line-up this year? What are his flaws?

[triggrman]

Originally Posted by Pitt's Best #87 #66

I have a quick question for you guys. What kept Klein out of the line-up this year? What are his flaws?

His main flaw, is his experience and our depth. Seriously, if he was on most teams he would had made the top 6, he's just buried here.

I guess he's weaknesses would be his size and strength

His positives would his skating. He's one of the best on our team, a team full of good skaters.

[Enoch]

I think he had the skillset to be in the NHL each of the past 3 seasons, the problem is our insane depth at defense (and Poile's unwillingness or inability to move a defenseman to allow him a spot on the roster).

[Pitt's Best #87 #66]

Thanks guys. One more thing, would you classify him more as a defensive or offensive defenseman?

[Enoch]

Originally Posted by Pitt's Best #87 #66

Thanks guys. One more thing, would you classify him more as a defensive or offensive defenseman?

He is more in the Dan Hamhuis mold of defenseman.....good all around. With that said, he isn't as smart as Hamhuis, but he is much faster (and Dan isn't slow).

[triggrman]

I wouldn't say he's more of one or the other but can play both well, kind of like Hamhuis

[britdevil]

Would you guys pull the trigger on a Bergfors for Klein swap?