Caleb Malhotra says playing for dad with Canucks would be 'pretty cool'
NHL prospect Caleb Malhotra is being considered by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 draft, where his father, Manny Malhotra, was recently hired as head coach. Caleb expressed that playing for his father would be a unique experience, though the team maintains that draft decisions will remain professional and independent.
Why it matters
This highlights the rare professional dynamic of a father-son coach-player relationship in major league sports and the scrutiny surrounding nepotism in professional scouting.
Manny was hired Monday as coach of Vancouver, which could select 18-year-old center with No. 3 pick in 2026 Draft
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