Canucks Draft Two Stars in Round One

The Canucks strike gold in Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft, grabbing top-three center Caleb Malhotra and surprise pick Adam Novotný at 24 — both ready to bring energy, skill, and two-way play to Vancouver’s future. Malhotra’s 84-point OHL season and playoff fire made him a lock, while Novotný’s Czechia silver medal and dynamic game caught everyone off guard. With eight more picks left and development camp ahead, these young stars are already dreaming big — and ready to work for their NHL spot. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d324fb94793c25dc