The Toronto Marlies have traded minor-league defenseman Michael Paliotta to the Texas Stars for future considerations. Paliotta was signed to an AHL contract this summer, after spending last season in the New York Rangers organization on a two-way deal. This deal doesn’t rid the Maple Leafs of a contract since Paliotta was only on an AHL deal, meaning they are still at the 50-contract limit.
Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round of the 2011 draft, Paliotta has just two NHL games under his belt. Last season he suited up for 52 contests with the Hartford Wolf Pack, scoring 14 points. The 24-year old had played just eight times for the Marlies on a crowded blueline this season, and should get more of an opportunity for Texas.