Vancouver Canucks Select Caleb Malhotra with No. 3 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Vancouver Canucks used the third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select Caleb Malhotra, an 18-year-old prospect. Malhotra is the son of Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra, making the selection a notable moment in draft history.

The Canucks aim to invest in the young talent as they build toward the future.