JAMES
MALATESTA
#67 -
LW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’9’’,
191 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Debut
Mar 26, 2024
Born
May 31, 2003
(21 yrs)
Montreal, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by Columbus in 2021 (5/133).
Drafted from
Quebec (QMJHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2024-04-16 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2024-03-23 |
Recalled from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) on an emergency basis.
|
| 2023-10-06 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2022-12-01 |
Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year entry-level contract.
|
News
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Rotowire
Mon, Oct 07, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Malatesta was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.
Rotowire
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Malatesta was called up from the minors Friday.
Scouting Report
Proved to be a big-game performer in the junior ranks, winning MVP honors at the 2023 Memorial Cup. Despite his smallish frame, he displays good energy and gumption on the ice. He is not afraid to dish out hits, or take punishment in order to make plays on offense. Can he become an impact forward at the highest level? The jury is out.
Long Range Potential: Energetic offensive forward.
