What a weird afternoon...
This game was weird.
Aside from the fact it was a rare matinee, the game yesterday afternoon between the Jackets and Panthers saw a little bit of everything. The Panthers made three separate trades during the game, acquiring Teddy Purcell, Jiri Hudler and Jakub Kindl. Meanwhile, trade rumors surrounding Scott Hartnell hit a fever pitch midway through the game.
With Jack Johnson injured, Michael Paliotta made his Columbus debut. It was a tough first game for the defenseman, taking two minor penalties and getting burned on Florida's first goal of the game.