The Boston Bruins are cornering the market on leftover defensemen.

In addition to tabling discussion with Cody Franson, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is also talking with right-handed power play facilitator Marek Zidlicky, reports TVA's Renaud Lavoie.

While his pace continues to decline, Zidlicky could provide cheap production (much cheaper than Franson) in a sheltered, bottom-pairing capacity.

Zidlicky tallied 34 points in 84 games between the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings last season.