James Malatesta
| Position | Birthdate | Height | Height (cm) | Weight | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center | 5/31/2003 | 5'9 | 175 | 172 | 78 |
Draft Information
| Draft Year | Age/Production Score | HP Draft Rank | Weighted Draft Rank | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -0.19 | 97 | 76 | 133 |
Prospect Ranking
| Rank | Prospect Status | NHLRights |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Active | Columbus Blue Jackets |
Player Notes:
Spilling the sticks...
| Player Name | Note Type | Note | Writer | Game Watched | Viewing Method | Game Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Malatesta | Note | Playing top circle right side, pucks comes to him from the opposite corner faceoff and he lets a one-timer go, simple glove save as the goalie was well-positioned. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Lacks agility and the ability to dig into turns or cut laterally. All of his turns are long and slow. Edgework needs a lot of development. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Okay start from a standstill, but he's not getting a huge burst. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Works on the puck carrier deep in the right corner, and as the opponent tries to spin away and turn up ice, Malatesta picks his pocket and turns for a backhand attempt on goal. Not a lot on it, but it was hard to determine if that was a shot or an attempt to pass to his teammate cutting to the front of the net. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Pushes a bouncing puck forward, races the defender to it, and as the puck pings off the half-boards, Malatesta one-times a fast-release snap shot on net. He can get a shot away from anywhere under any condition. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Improved leg strength will help his skating, both in short and open spaces. He's got speed and is a smooth skater, and his mechanics look good, just not fully matured yet. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | He'll take up a spot in front of the net on the powerplay. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Lateral/backward crossovers get him from the top of the circle to the slot in a hurry. Nice skating. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Throws a hit in the corner while on the powerplay. Solid jolt against a much bigger defenseman. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Has missed on a few passes. He is seeing the play, just not quite connecting. A little behind, and little in front. Needs to iron that out. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Great effort from near the red line to chase a puck that was racing into the offensive zone. He again beat a defender to the puck, and as soon as his reached it (near the goal line) he swept the puck back to Cormier coming down the right wing, who finishes. Malatesta caught up to the puck and didn't bother trying to settle it, just passed it behind and to his right at full speed. Excellent play. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Shows good hands in tight to snap at a goal mouth puck and almost gets it below the goaltender's pads. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Doesn’t cheat the game to get up ice. He's unselfish about protecting his zone. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Tries to tuck a back pass to Cormier off of the cycle, but misses him by three feet. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | He's got such a feel for the game. He just jumped to a spot where the puck squeaked out and he tucks it backhand into the open net. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Note | Hands and a super-high scoring drive. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
| James Malatesta | Summary | Any interesting scoring forward prospect who seems to want to get the puck in the net on every shift, and wants more when he gets one. His shot is much more accurate than his passing, which he will absolutely need to improve upon. He plays a smart, highly attentive game, and his hockey sense is great. I liked his willingness to get physical and go to the difficult areas despite being just 16 years old and 5'9. | Brian Fogarty | Val-D'Or vs Quebec | Video (With Replay) | 1/10/2020 |
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