The Blue Jackets acquired Michael Paliotta, Alex Broadhurst and Brandon Saad from the Blackhawks for Artem Anisimov, Marko Dano, Corey Tropp, Jeremy Morin and a 2016 4th round pick.
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Paliotta will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Paliotta, 21, makes his NHL debut after coming over from the University of Vermont, where he has nine goals and 27 assists (36 points) in 41 games this season. He is expected to replace David Rundblad in the lineup.
Signing
The Blackhawks signed Mike Paliotta to a two-year contract on Thursday.
Paliotta, 21, was a third-round pick of the Blackhawks (70th overall) in 2011. The 6-foot-3, 201 lbs. defenseman had 36 points (9G / 27A) in 41 games at the University of Vermont this season. He really added a new-level of offence to his game this season and is expected to report to the Blackhawks.
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