James Malatesta — Stats & Advanced Analytics
James Malatesta is an NHL left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Player Overview
James Malatesta is a young left wing who has seen limited NHL action across two seasons, appearing in a total of 13 career games. During these initial looks, the 23-year-old has registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points.
His peak GAR of 0.4 in the 2023-24 season indicates a very modest impact in his early professional career. Malatesta is still in the nascent stages of his NHL journey, with his brief appearances providing foundational experience.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 5, Pick 133 — CBJ |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.3 |
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.