James
Malatesta
L · CBJ
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 0
2024-25№ 383 / 596
James Malatesta (Columbus Blue Jackets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
James Malatesta
HEIGHT : 175 cm · WEIGHT : 88 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : May 30, 2003 · Montréal, Canada
Drafted : 2021 · CBJ · round 5, pick #133
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · RFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| NHL totals | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
James Malatesta: our analysis
2024-25 season: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -1 +/-, 10:34 TOI. WAR -0.0 (383rd of 596).
In 2024-25, James Malatesta, 23, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 383rd among 596 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.1).
His WAR went from 0.2 in 2023-24 to -0.0.
James Malatesta's story
Born in Montreal on May 31, 2003, James Malatesta came up through Quebec’s junior hockey ranks and established himself as a left winger with the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL. Those junior years provided the foundation that led to attention from National Hockey League scouts and prepared him for the next steps in his career.
Malatesta’s play in the QMJHL culminated in his selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft: Columbus chose him in the fifth round, 133rd overall. That moment linked him to the Blue Jackets organization and set the stage for his move into professional hockey.
During his final season with the Remparts in 2022–23, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with Columbus, announced December 1, 2022. The deal formalized his status as a Blue Jackets prospect and led to assignments within the club’s development system; he is currently an AHL player with the Cleveland Monsters as a prospect for Columbus.
On the international front, Malatesta wore the Team Canada Black jersey at the 2019 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He appeared in five games at that event and produced three goals and three assists, contributing offensively for his team in an international U17 setting.
Public records consistently list him as a left winger. Beyond position, the available facts do not elaborate on stylistic attributes or individual awards at the professional level. The documented trajectory shows a common progression: junior development in the QMJHL, selection in the NHL draft, an entry-level contract, and continued growth in the AHL while he remains a prospect of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 10:34
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:04
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 6
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 29.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 14.3 %
- Faceoffs
- 100.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
381
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
70/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
30/ 80
Fringe
Ceiling: 0.4 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
19 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.9
the most likely outcome
NHLe
12
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 57 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2024-25
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
383 of 596 forwards
-0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 2 | -0.0 | -0.0 to 0.0 | 383/596 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 11 | 0.2 | -0.1 to 0.6 | 298/608 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 136.6 km/h43rd percentileleague avg. 135.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.8 km/h50th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 613th percentileleague avg. 76
- Offensive zone time
- 30.7 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 5.6 km6th percentileleague avg. 204.5 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.02 km10th percentileleague avg. 4.67 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 30.6 %0th percentileleague avg. 41.3 %
- Neutral zone time
- 15.9 %0th percentileleague avg. 17.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 53.4 %0th percentileleague avg. 39.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2024 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 10:12 |
| December 19, 2024 | vs NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 |
James Malatesta: frequently asked questions
How many goals does James Malatesta have in 2024-25?
James Malatesta has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 2 games in 2024-25.
How old is James Malatesta?
James Malatesta is 23 years old: he was born on May 31, 2003.
How tall is James Malatesta, and how much does he weigh?
James Malatesta is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is James Malatesta from?
Canada: James Malatesta was born in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
What team does James Malatesta play for?
James Malatesta plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, at L, wearing number 67.
Is James Malatesta injured?
No: James Malatesta is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is James Malatesta?
James Malatesta produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 383rd of 596 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does James Malatesta make?
James Malatesta carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does James Malatesta's contract end?
James Malatesta's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is James Malatesta a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 383rd of 596 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are James Malatesta's career stats?
Over his NHL career, James Malatesta has 13 games, 2 goals, 2 assists and 4 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 4 points in 11 games.
Where was James Malatesta drafted?
James Malatesta was drafted 133rd overall (round 5) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2021.
How does James Malatesta perform in the playoffs?
James Malatesta has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is James Malatesta's nationality?
James Malatesta is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada Black — 2019 World U-17 Hockey Challenge; 5 games, 3 goals, 3 assists.
Where did James Malatesta play before turning pro?
Quebec Remparts (QMJHL); final junior season 2022–23.
See also: his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates
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