Caleb Malhotra is the only Vancouver Canucks prospect on the 26-player list.
Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, NHL.com has released its top 26 prospects list. As expected, 2026 first overall pick Gavin McKenna took the top spot, followed by Porter Martone and Anton Frondell. The list also featured one Vancouver Canucks prospect, with Caleb Malhotra being ranked 22nd overall.
Malhotra was selected third overall by Vancouver during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old had an OHL campaign to remember, recording 84 points during the regular season before adding 26 points in 15 playoff games. Malhotra is headed to the NCAA this year, where he will play for Boston University.
NHL.com's Top Prospects For The 2026-27 Season:
- Gavin McKenna
- Porter Matrone
- Anton Frondell
- Ivar Stenberg
- James Hagens
- Cole Hutson
- Tij Iginla
- Michael Hage
- Caleb Desnoyers
- Chase Reid
- Konsta Helenius
- Viggo Björck
- Carson Carels
- Ilya Protas
- Roger McQueen
- Victor Eklund
- Alberts Šmits
- Carter Yakemchuk
- Brady Martin
- David Reinbacher
- Anton Silayev
- Caleb Malhotra
- Roman Kantserov
- Jacob Fowler
- Keaton Verhoeff
- Trey Augustine
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