Malatesta was loaned to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
Malatesta was recalled by the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, and he made two appearances for Columbus during his time in the NHL. He logged six hits, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating while averaging 10:34 of ice time, but he'll head back to the minors just before the league's holiday break.
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Blue Jackets' James Malatesta: Up from minors
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Malatesta was called up from AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.
Malatesta has six goals, 12 points and 25 PIM over 25 appearances with Cleveland in 2024-25. He hasn't yet played in the NHL this year, but he logged two goals and four points across 11 outings with the Blue Jackets last season.
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Blue Jackets' James Malatesta: Promoted to NHL
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Malatesta was called up from the minors Friday.
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.