Canucks draft Caleb Malhotra, son of new coach Manny Malhotra
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks selected Caleb Malhotra with the third overall pick in the NHL Draft held on June 26, 2026. This move connects the 18-year-old prospect with his father, Manny Malhotra, who recently became the team's head coach. Manny, a former Canucks player, was promoted after a reshuffling of the coaching staff. Caleb was born a decade after Manny's NHL debut and has a notable sports lineage that includes Hall of Famer Steve Nash as his uncle. Both father and son aim for success in this new chapter for the franchise.
- •Caleb Malhotra was drafted third overall by the Canucks.
- •Manny Malhotra is the new head coach of the team.
- •Caleb is committed to Boston University before joining the NHL.
- •Uncle Steve Nash supported Caleb at the draft event.
- •The father-son duo aims to impact the Canucks' future.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Malhotra family tree: How Canucks paired son Caleb with head coach dad Manny on NHL Draft day
"The Canucks are about as familiar as a team can be with their first-round draft pick.
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