James Malatesta

Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing
Age: 22y-9m-7d (May 31, 2003)
Country: CA
College: Quebec
Drafted: Round 5 (#133 overall), 2021

2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)

James Malatesta signed a 3 year, $2,637,500 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $262,500 signing bonus, $2,637,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $879,167.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,637,500
Average Salary:
$879,167
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2022-23 19 $870,833 1.06% $862,500 $862,500
2023-24 20
Buried
$841,667 1.01% $197,066 $1,059,566
2024-25 21
Buried
$841,667 0.96% $104,168 $1,163,734
2025-26 22 $841,667 0.88% $800,000 $1,963,734
2026-27 23
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2022-23 19 $775,000 $87,500 $12,500 $870,833 1.06%
2023-24 20
Buried
$775,000 $87,500 $12,500 $841,667 1.01%
2024-25 21
Buried
$800,000 $87,500 - $841,667 0.96%
2025-26 22 $800,000 - - $841,667 0.88%
2026-27 23
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022-23 19 $775,000 $87,500 $862,500 $862,500 - $862,500 $490,934
2023-24 20
Buried
$109,566 $87,500 $197,066 $1,059,566 - $529,783 $367,078
2024-25 21
Buried
$16,668 $87,500 $104,168 $1,163,734 - $387,911 $452,084
2025-26 22 $800,000 - $800,000 $1,963,734 - $490,934 $800,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$301,234

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 20
Reserve / minor-buried
$197,066
$197,066
2024 21
Reserve / minor-buried
$104,168
$301,234
Total
$301,234

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $126,234 $175,000 - $301,234
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
20
$109,566
$87,500
$197,066
$197,066
2024
21
$16,668
$87,500
$104,168
$301,234
Total
$126,234
$175,000
$301,234

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $126,234 $175,000 - $301,234
  • Dec 22, 2024 Demoted to the Minors by Columbus (CBJ)
  • Dec 18, 2024 Promoted from the Minors by Columbus (CBJ)
  • Mar 23, 2024 Promoted from the Minors by Columbus (CBJ)
  • Dec 01, 2022 Signed a 3 year $2.6 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Jul 24, 2021 Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 5 (#133 overall)
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won W L SV SO GAA SV%
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