Sam Malinski

Sam Malinski

26-Year-Old DefensemanD

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche

2023 Stats

G

3

A

7

PP Pts

2

+/-

3

PIM

6

2024 Projections

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A

PP Pts

+/-

PIM

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

Malinski took on a larger role for the Avalanche last season than anyone would have guessed, appearing in 23 games and posting 10 points. Yet by the time the postseason rolled around he was predictably sent to the press box. A former four-year standout at Cornell, the 26-year-old Minnesota native seems highly unlikely to earn a full-time role this year given the club signed Erik Brannstrom in free agency to serve as their third-pairing righty defenseman behind superstar Cale Makar and veteran Josh Manson. The best Malinski can likely hope for is to win the No. 7 role. Read Past Outlooks

Shoots Right

Height 5'11"

DOB 7/27/1998

Born Lakeville, Minnesota

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Pushing for roster spot

DColorado Avalanche

October 3, 2024

Malinski scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 preseason win over the Golden Knights.

ANALYSIS
Malinski's goal was his second tally and third point over three preseason contests. The 26-year-old featured on the top pairing Thursday, though he'll strictly be a third-pairing option to begin the year if he makes the roster. Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette notes that Malinski seems to have surpassed Oliver Kylington in the battle for the last spot on the blue line based on preseason play. In limited NHL action last year, Malinski produced 10 points, 31 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 23 appearances.

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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
14:14
Average Power Play TOI:
0:28
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:03

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Power Play

Short-Handed

2023–24

14:14

0:28

0:03

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Recalled Monday

DColorado Avalanche

April 29, 2024

Malinski was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

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Sent back down

DColorado Avalanche

February 10, 2024

Malinski was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

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Suits up Tuesday

DColorado Avalanche

February 7, 2024

Malinski had two shots on net and two blocks over 12:17 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey.

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Summoned from AHL

DColorado Avalanche

February 5, 2024

Malinski was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.

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Reassigned to minors

DColorado Avalanche

January 26, 2024

Malinski was demoted to AHL Colorado on Friday.

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Projected to stay in lineup

DColorado Avalanche

December 7, 2023

Malinski is projected to remain in the lineup Thursday versus Winnipeg despite Cale Makar and Bowen Byram both being available after dealing with injuries, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

ANALYSIS
Malinski is penciled in to play on the third pairing with Jack Johnson while Caleb Jones is likely to serve as a healthy scratch. Malinski has no points, two shots, two hits and six blocks in three contests with the Avalanche in 2023-24. The 25-year-old rookie has also recorded three goals and nine points in 17 appearances with AHL Colorado this year.

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