"Family Ties: Canucks Make Historic Pick in 2026 NHL Draft In a stunning move, the Vancouver Canucks have taken a bold step by selecting Caleb Malhotra, the son of head coach Manny Malhotra, with the third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The young centerman's selection has raised eyebrows across the league, sparking debate about the potential benefits and drawbacks of drafting a coach's child. Just two months ago, Manny Malhotra was appointed as the 23rd head coach of the Canucks, a move seen as a promotion from his previous role overseeing the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks. The Canucks' decision to reunite family members in the draft has left fans and analysts alike wondering if this is a sign of things to come for the team, or simply a one-time anomaly."

The Vancouver Canucks have reunited family members in the 2026 NHL Draft. They selected centerman Caleb Malhotra, son of head coach Manny Malhotra, with the third-overall pick. Vancouver hired the elder Malhotra to be their 23rd head coach on June 2nd. The move was a promotion from two years overseeing the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. The […]