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
(22 yrs)
Montreal, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by Columbus in 2021 (5/133).
Drafted from
Quebec (QMJHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-22 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-18 |
Recalled from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-02 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
| 2024-04-16 |
Assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Dec 22, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Malatesta was loaned to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Rotowire
Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Malatesta was called up from AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.
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.
