Canucks Select Caleb Malhotra With No. 3 Pick, Signaling New Era

The Vancouver Canucks have selected Caleb Malhotra with the third overall pick in the 2026 draft, marking a bold step in the club's rebuild. The move comes less than a month after the team hired his father, Manny Malhotra, as head coach.

The dual family connection signals a long-term vision for the franchise, and fans have embraced the decision with enthusiasm.