Malatesta is a short but strong left-wing who plays with energy and a high compete level shift in and shift out. His skating is above average, I would say, and he uses his speed to pressure the puck all over the ice. Often the F1 on the forecheck, Malatesta is quick to get on loose pucks or finish his check, plays a fairly physical and in your face style for someone of his size. He didn’t re...