Malatesta Stays in Columbus for One More Shot

James Malatesta is back on a one-year deal, which tells you the Blue Jackets still think there is something worth betting on here. These short contracts can be a front office’s way of keeping a young player close without handing out any real guarantees just yet. Columbus has made its choice, and Malatesta now gets another year to make the organization regret ever calling it a low-risk move.