Impact Malatesta generated 12 goals and 22 points in 56 contests with Columbus' top minor-league affiliate during the 2023-24 regular season. He could be back in the NHL this campaign if additional injuries arise.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL Malatesta was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.
Promoted to NHL Malatesta was called up from the minors Friday.
Impact Malatesta saw action in 11 regular-season games for the Jackets last year in which he generated two goals, two assists and 12 shots while dishing out 41 hits. Even with his decent performance in limited game time last year, the 21-year-old winger will likely have to start the upcoming season in the minors with AHL Cleveland. Don't be surprised to see Malatesta reassigned following Friday's preseason tilt versus Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned after finale Malatesta was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Tuesday.
Impact Malatesta scored in the first period of Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes. He earned four points over 11 contests at the NHL level. The 20-year-old winger is set to join the Monsters for their playoff run.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
James Malatesta Scores First NHL Goal 👏 | Postgame Media (4/13/24)
APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE
Nothing better than your rookie lap! Congrats James Malatesta 👏
MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE
Called up Saturday Malatesta was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Saturday.
Impact Malatesta could make his NHL debut Saturday against Vegas, with the Blue Jackets dealing with a rash of forwards up front. The 20-year-old Malatesta had 12 goals and 21 points in 53 AHL games this season.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for pro debut Malatesta scored three goals in two games during the Traverse City Prospect Tournament while skating on both the power play and penalty kill, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' offi...
Impact The 20-year-old winger is coming off a dazzling conclusion to his junior career, winning MVP awards in both the QMJHL playoffs and the Memorial Cup while leading his Quebec Remparts to both championships. Malatesta erupted for 37 goals and 66 points in 55 games during the regular season before adding 14 goals and 20 points in 18 playoff games last year, and while his 5-foot-9 stature leaves questions about how he'll hold up in the NHL, his strength on his skates and on-ice intensity mark him as a future asset on a checking or energy line. The 2021 fifth-round pick will make his pro debut with AHL Cleveland this season, with an NHL debut potentially following soon after if he adjusts quickly.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MVP James Malatesta Leads Memorial Cup's Top Performers The Memorial Cup featured a handful of standout performers, including tournament MVP James Malatesta. Carol Schram lists the best from each...
JUNE 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Quebec Remparts rout host Kamloops Blazers 8-3 in Memorial Cup opener
James Malatesta had a hat trick, Kassim Gaudet scored twice and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion Quebec Remparts routed the host Kamloops Blazers 8-3 in the Memorial...MAY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QMJHL playoffs: Remparts beat Mooseheads 5-4 in OT, lead final 2-1 HALIFAX - James Malatesta’s second goal of the game, at 4:25 of overtime, lifted the visiting Quebec Remparts to a 5-4 victory over the Hali...
MAY 17, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
QMJHL Roundup: Remparts continue rolling with 5-2 win over Armada QUEBEC - Nathan Gaucher scored two goals and James Malatesta had a goal and two assists as the Québec Remparts defeated the Blainville-Boisb...
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
QMJHL roundup: Remparts rev up potent offence to whip Eagles 9-2 QUEBEC - Zachary Bolduc and James Malatesta each scored three times as the Quebec Remparts whipped the visiting Cape Breton Eagles 9-2 in Qu...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
