As the NHL offseason heats up, several key players are set to hit the free agent market. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, three pending UFAs (unrestricted free agents) could be on the move, potentially altering the team's roster and future prospects. Meanwhile, whispers in Vancouver have hinted at a potential new head coach: Manny Malhotra, a former NHL player and current Canucks assistant coach. If Malhotra is indeed named the team's next bench boss, it's not hard to imagine him pulling strings to bring his son, Ryan, into the fold - perhaps even as the team's top draft pick at No. 3 overall. Will the Canucks take a chance on a coaching legacy, and what does it mean for their future in the competitive Pacific Division?

Three Columbus Blue Jackets pending UFAs could head to market. Will Manny Malhotra be named the Vancouver Canucks next head coach, and could they draft his son at No. 3?