On the Sheet: Caleb Malhotra

Jeff Marek sits down with rising 2026 draft
prospect Caleb Malhotra of
the Brantford Bulldogs for a rare look
into one of junior hockey’s most intriguing development stories.
Malhotra explains how growing up with Manny
Malhotra as his father shaped his habits,
discipline, and understanding of the pro ecosystem, from
locker-room exposure in Vancouver to video sessions and daily
structure. He details the mental grind of last season’s injuries,
watching peers jump to the CHL while he stayed committed, and why
blocking out rankings noise is now part of his process. Caleb
also reflects on sharing a room with future NHLers, learning
under coach Jay McKee — a former NHL
warrior with a path back to the big leagues — and how Brantford’s
“all-in” roster construction fuels Memorial Cup expectations. For
a player widely considered a top-five riser in the 2026 class,
Malhotra’s maturity and readiness echo exactly what
second-generation pedigree looks like when the fundamentals are
taught, not forced.


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