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James Malatesta

Columbus Blue Jackets
Position L
Age 23
Height 5'9"
Weight 193LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Montréal, Quebec, CAN
Born May 31, 2003
Through 2026-27$850K

1 year$850K a year

0.8%of the $104.0M salary cap this season
1214thhighest cap hit in the NHL, of 1475 contracts
0.8%of the Blue Jackets payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026-27 23 $850K — This season
2027-28 24 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026-27 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs MalatestaCap hit
1210 David Gucciardi WSH 24 2027 Same $855K 1212 Bryce Montgomery CAR 24 2027 Same $855K 1213 Owen Beck MTL 22 2027 Same $853K 1214 James Malatesta CBJ 23 2027 $850K 1214 Nikita Tolopilo VAN 26 2027 Same $850K 1214 Chase Stillman DET 23 2027 Same $850K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $850K a year

NikitaTolopilo $850Ka year 1 year, Canucks Age 26 ChaseStillman $850Ka year 1 year, Red Wings Age 23 CarterGylander $850Ka year 1 year, Red Wings Age 25
Full breakdown: base salary and cap hit by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
2026-27
CBJ
$850K
$850K
2027-28
CBJ
—
$850K
Player Bio Data
DOB May 31, 2003
Birth Place Montréal, Quebec, CAN
Height 5'9"
Weight 193 LBS
Shoots/Catches L