Caleb Malhotra could join Canucks, following in father's footsteps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Caleb Malhotra, a top prospect for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, is the son of Vancouver Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra. The Canucks hold the third overall pick in the draft, presenting a potential opportunity to select Caleb. He expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of playing for his father again, having last been coached by him in minor hockey. Mock drafts indicate that Caleb is likely to be available at the Canucks' pick. The organization interviewed him recently, focusing on the unique dynamic of a father-son playing relationship in the NHL.
- •Caleb Malhotra is an 18-year-old center prospect.
- •Manny Malhotra, his father, is head coach of the Canucks.
- •The Canucks have the third overall pick in the draft.
- •Caleb last played under Manny in minor hockey.
- •Mock drafts suggest Caleb will be available at pick three.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Is Caleb Malhotra related to Manny Malhotra, the Canucks coach and ex-NHLer?
"Caleb Malhotra is one of the top prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Is he related to ex-NHL forward Manny Malhotra, who coaches the Canucks?
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