
Caleb Malhotra: NHL Draft Prospect
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Caleb Malhotra, a 16-year-old center from Toronto, is a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft. Playing for the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL, Malhotra has impressed with his 81 points in 63 games, ranking 12th in league scoring and 2nd among rookies. Known for his hockey smarts, vision, and quick hands, Malhotra creates chances off the rush and fires accurate shots. As the son of former NHL player Manny Malhotra and nephew of NBA MVP Steve Nash, Malhotras competitive edge is evident in his relentless puck pursuit and strong defensive reads. Ranked 5th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, Malhotra is projected to be a top-ten pick, possibly top-five. He will attend Boston University next season, aiming to add more physicality to his game.
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NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Caleb Malhotra: NHL Draft Prospect. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
Here's more NHL news for March 15th. Caleb Malhotra is making waves as a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft. The 16-year-old center from Toronto plays for the Bramford Bulldogs in the Ontario Hockey League. Born on June 2nd, 2008, he stands 6-foot-two in ways 182 pounds. As a rookie, he has racked of 81 points in 63 games, ranking 12th in league scoring in second among first-year players. Earlier this week, Scouts highlighted his standout performances at major events like the CHL over USA Prospects Challenge. Mahoja's hockey smarts shine through with his vision, quick hands, and ability to dictate play. He creates chances off the rush, decays defenders effortlessly, and fires accurate shots from anywhere. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his family ties, too. He is the son of former NHL player Mani Malhotra, and nephew of two-time NBA MVP, Steve Nash. That competitive edge shows in his relentless puck pursuit and strong defensive reads without the puck.
Rankings place him high on draft boards, fifth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, and in the top 10 on most lists. Experts see him as a potential first center off the board in a draft. Short on pivots, projecting him as a top 10 pick, maybe even top 5. Looking ahead, Mahoja has committed to Boston University for next season. He wants to add more physicality to his smart speedy game, which could push him toward top line status. With low risk and high reward, he is once a watch as the draft nears. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM
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