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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 1H 11M

Caleb Malhotra, Ivar Stenberg & the Canucks’ Draft Debate

from Canucks Talk · host Scott Wheeler, Dimitri Filipovic

Scott Wheeler joins the show to break down why all signs continue pointing toward the Vancouver Canucks targeting Caleb Malhotra at third overall, what makes him such an appealing future leader, and why the debate between Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg comes down to projection versus pure talent. The guys also discuss the importance of stockpiling talent throughout the organization, whether the Canucks should consider drafting both Ruck twins, and why Aatu Räty’s strong play at Worlds raises questions about how he was used last season. Plus, Dimitri Filipovic and Drance dive into major NHL team-building lessons from this year’s playoffs, including why teams shouldn’t overvalue size, overpay goalies, or rely on simply “sneaking into” the postseason and catching fire. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan CharkThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Scott Wheeler joins the show to break down why all signs continue pointing toward the Vancouver Canucks targeting Caleb Malhotra at third overall, what makes him such an appealing future leader, and why the debate between Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg comes down to projection versus pure talent. The guys also discuss the importance of stockpiling talent throughout the organization, whether the Canucks should consider drafting both Ruck twins, and why Aatu Räty’s strong play at Worlds raises questions about how he was used last season. Plus, Dimitri Filipovic and Drance dive into major NHL team-building lessons from this year’s playoffs, including why teams shouldn’t overvalue size, overpay goalies, or rely on simply “sneaking into” the postseason and catching fire.

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