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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Malenstyn is a fourth-line forward who plays with a physical edge. The 27-year-old finished 2024-25 with four goals, 10 points, 29 PIM, 67 shots, 191 hits and 63 blocks across 76 outings with Buffalo. As long as Malenstyn plays regularly again this campaign, he should get over 175 hits again, and it wouldn’t be shocking if he ends up reaching 200. Just don’t expect him to help you too much offensively. He did record 21 points with Washington in 2023-24, but Malenstyn had a bigger role with the Capitals -- he averaged 14:15 of ice time per game that campaign -- than he’s expected to receive in Buffalo. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $2.7 million contract with the Sabres in July of 2024.
Back with team
Malenstyn (personal) rejoined the Sabres on Wednesday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
ANALYSIS
Malenstyn missed Monday's 4-2 loss to Montreal. He had been designated as a non-roster player during his absence, but Buffalo reassigned Josh Dunne to AHL Rochester on Wednesday to accommodate Malenstyn's return. The 27-year-old Malenstyn has no points, a minus-2 rating, three shots, 13 hits and four blocks in five outings this year.
Malenstyn missed Monday's 4-2 loss to Montreal. He had been designated as a non-roster player during his absence, but Buffalo reassigned Josh Dunne to AHL Rochester on Wednesday to accommodate Malenstyn's return. The 27-year-old Malenstyn has no points, a minus-2 rating, three shots, 13 hits and four blocks in five outings this year.
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- Average Power Play TOI: 0:01
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Prior to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Malenstyn was shipped off to Buffalo in exchange for a second-round pick, later signing a two-year, $2.7 million deal with his new club during the offseason. While the hard-working forward set personal bests across the board with 81 games played, six goals, 15 assists and 98 shots on net, he shouldn't be expected to offer much fantasy value given his limited offensive upside. Still, in formats that value hits and blocked shots, the 26-year-old natural center could offer increased value considering he dished out 241 hits while making 93 blocks last year. Even in those competitions, Malenstyn's fantasy utility is limited considering he'll fill a bottom-six role for Buffalo and shouldn't see power-play ice time.
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Dealing with personal matter
Malenstyn (personal) has been designated as a non-roster player, according to the NHL media site.
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Good for start of camp
Malenstyn (undisclosed) took part in Thursday's practice, per Heather Engel of NHL.com, which suggests that he's healthy for the start of training camp.
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Won't play in regular-season finale
Malenstyn (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's regular-season finale against Philadelphia, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
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Ruled out Tuesday
Malenstyn will not be in the lineup versus Toronto on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
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Ends dry spell with helper
Malenstyn notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Penguins.
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Headed for injured reserve?
Malenstyn might be placed on injured reserve ahead of Monday's matchup with Montreal, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
ANALYSIS
Malenstyn is not on IR yet per the official NHL media site but the pre-game notes indicate that he is. As such, fantasy managers will have to wait to hear from head coach Lindy Ruff to determine the British Columbia native's status. At a minimum, it seems unlikely Malenstyn will be in the lineup versus the Canadiens on Monday after missing the game-day skate.
Malenstyn is not on IR yet per the official NHL media site but the pre-game notes indicate that he is. As such, fantasy managers will have to wait to hear from head coach Lindy Ruff to determine the British Columbia native's status. At a minimum, it seems unlikely Malenstyn will be in the lineup versus the Canadiens on Monday after missing the game-day skate.