James Malatesta, the Blue Jackets' fifth-round pick in 2021, continues to add to his trophy case.
He scored a goal in the second period of the Memorial Cup Final to help the Quebec Remparts defeat the Seattle Thunderbirds to win the Memorial Cup.
Heres #CBJ prospect James Malatestas fifth goal of the Memorial Cup. pic.twitter.com/wV4ztWM7Dx
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) June 5, 2023
With five goals over four games in the tournament, Malatesta was named the Memorial Cup MVP.
MalatestaVP#DeQubecPourQubec pic.twitter.com/T6H6M085e0
— XYZ - Remparts de Qubec (@quebec_remparts) June 5, 2023
Malatesta also captured the QMJHL Playoff MVP after posting 14-6--20 in 18 games. The 19-year-old scored 37-29--66 in 55 regular season games.
Quebec is a wagon. The Remparts and James Malatesta are gonna win the Memorial Cup with a dominant final.
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) June 5, 2023
He'll be the fifth player to win it after being drafted by #CBJ and seventh to win it with CBJ holding their rights. Three others won it before being CBJ draftees.
It looks like the Blue Jackets may have gotten a steal in Malatesta.
