The Devils re-signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a one-year contract yesterday, with the monetary amount not released by the club.
Zidlicky, 36, was obtained before the trade deadline two seasons ago when he helped the Devils make it to the Stanley Cup finals, where they lost to the Kings. He made $4 million last season while compiling four goals and 15 assists while playing in all 48 regular-season games.
The Devils were able to fit him under the cap after Sunday’s trade of defenseman Henrik Tallinder to the Sabres, shedding his $3.375 million salary-cap hit.
General manager Lou Lamoriello said the trade was also because he expects to get more out of some young defensemen in the organization, who will be on display when the team opens prospect camp this coming Monday at the Prudential Center in Newark.
* Islanders restricted free agent forward Josh Bailey filed for salary arbitration. The league will now set a date for the hearing, which likely will take place in August.