Michael Paliotta

Michael Paliotta
Born (1993-04-16) April 16, 1993
Westport, CT, USA
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
New York Rangers
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets
National team  United States
NHL Draft 70th overall, 2011
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2015present

Michael Paliotta (born April 16, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently under contract with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Paliotta was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 3rd round (70th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

On March 26, 2015, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Paliotta to two-year contract,[1] and on April 11, 2015 he made his NHL debut skating against the Colorado Avalanche in the Blackhawks' final game of the 2014–15 regular season.[2] Paliotta was among the Blackhawks train on squad during the playoffs, in which the Blackhawks claimed their third championship in six years.

His tenure with Chicago was short-lived as on June 30, 2015, he was included in the trade of Brandon Saad to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Jeremy Morin, Marko Dano, Artem Anisimov, Corey Tropp and a fourth-round draft pick in 2016.[3]

After one season with the Blue Jackets, and having completed his entry-level contract, Paliotta was not tendered a qualifying offer to remain with the club. As a free agent Paliotta was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Rangers on July 1, 2016.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2009–10U.S. National Development TeamUSHL 3216743
2010–11U.S. National Development TeamUSHL2405535
2011–12University of VermontHE30461044
2012–13University of VermontHE35191050
2013–14University of VermontHE385222751
2014–15University of VermontHE419273640
2014–15Chicago BlackhawksNHL10110
2015–16 Lake Erie Monsters AHL 68 8 15 23 29 8 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 1 0 0 0 4
NHL totals 2 0 1 1 4

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2010 United States U17 1st, gold medalist(s) 6 0 2 2 4
2011 United States WJC18 1st, gold medalist(s) 6 0 1 1 2
Junior totals 12 0 3 3 6

Awards and honors

Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Lake Erie Monsters) 2016 [5]

References

  1. "Blackhawks agree to terms with Michael Paliotta - Chicago Blackhawks - News". Blackhawks.nhl.com. 2015-03-26. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  2. "Blackhawks: Paliotta debuts, Darling starting vs. Avs". Csnchicago.com. 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  3. Peters, Chris (June 30, 2015). "Blackhawks trade Brandon Saad to Blue Jackets in 7-player deal". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  4. "Rangers agree to terms with Michael Paliotta". New York Rangers. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-07-02.
  5. Brown, Tony (June 12, 2016). "Bjorkstrand's OT goal clinches Monsters' first-ever Calder Cup championship". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Josh Manson
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman
2014–15
Succeeded by
Steve Santini
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