Sam Malinski

Sam Malinski

26-Year-Old DefensemanD
Colorado Avalanche
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
$Signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Avalanche in March of 2023.
Tallies opening goal
DColorado Avalanche
March 23, 2025
Malinski scored a goal, blocked two shots and dished out two hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win against the Canadiens.
ANALYSIS
Malinski found the back of the net for the opening goal of Saturday's contest off feeds from third-line forwards Joel Kiviranta and Ross Colton. The 26-year-old Malinski is up to three goals, 12 points and 94 blocks in 65 appearances this season. His tally Saturday is the second time this season he's registered points in back-to-back games. Despite receiving limited ice time on the second defensive pairing, Malinski is heating up with five points in his last six games. He has quiet value in deeper fantasy leagues due to his current momentum.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:38
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:07
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:14
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:14
0:28
0:03
2024–25
15:38
0:07
0:14
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Picks up assist in win
DColorado Avalanche
March 21, 2025
Malinski logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
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First multi-pointer since Jan. 2024
DColorado Avalanche
March 8, 2025
Malinski picked up two assists in a 7-4 win over Toronto on Saturday.
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Scores second goal of season
DColorado Avalanche
February 23, 2025
Malinski scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.
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Springs breakaway
DColorado Avalanche
February 6, 2025
Malinski notched an assist, two hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.
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Goes quiet on offense again
DColorado Avalanche
January 31, 2025
Malinski failed to record a point over 12 appearances in January.
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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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