Vancouver Canucks expected to draft Caleb Malhotra third overall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks are preparing for the 2026 NHL Draft, where they hold the third overall pick. With the chance to select OHL star center Caleb Malhotra, son of new head coach Manny Malhotra, the Canucks face an intriguing decision. If the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks pick Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, respectively, the Canucks could secure a valuable center. Drafting Caleb would not only bolster their lineup but also honor the familial connection in a unique coaching dynamic. This move could significantly impact Vancouver's future as they rebuild their roster.
- •Vancouver Canucks pick third in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •Caleb Malhotra could be available for selection.
- •Manny Malhotra is the Canucks' new head coach.
- •Drafting Caleb would support the team's rebuild.
- •Unique father-son dynamic could influence team culture.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Vancouver Canucks must pair father-son duo of Caleb and Manny Malhotra
"It’s increasingly likely that Caleb Malhotra will be available at third overall for the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 NHL draft, and it’s a no-brainer decision for the organization to pair the father-son duo of Caleb and Manny Malhotra together.
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