Vancouver Canucks draftees get first taste of action at Abbotsford camp
The mini tournament featured 25 prospects, including third overall pick Caleb Malhotra, as the club evaluated players for the upcoming season.
- On Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks concluded their development camp at Rogers Forum, hosting a three-on-three scrimmage to showcase the team's new class of prospects to several hundred fans.
- The Abbotsford-based camp ran from June 30 to July 2 and included 25 players participating in skill drills and teambuilding exercises such as hiking the Grouse Grind.
- Braeden Cootes, a first-round pick in last year's draft, scored four goals during the scrimmage, while 18-year-old Caleb Malhotra, son of head coach Manny Malhotra, added two goals.
- General manager Ryan Johnson praised the staff's hard work following the camp but emphasized that significant preparation for the upcoming season remains ahead.
- Johnson characterized the effort as a "quick sprint," stating he will "continue to listen, continue to look at opportunities and options" to strengthen the roster.
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Vancouver Canucks draftees get first taste of action at Abbotsford camp - Northern Sentinel
The public got its first look at the new class of Vancouver Canucks in action on Thursday (July 2) as the team held a three-on-three scrimmage at Rogers Forum. The mini tournament capped off a development camp in Abbotsford, which included 25 players hoping to skate for the Canucks in the upcoming season. Included among the group was the third overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, Caleb Malhotra, who is also the son of new Canucks head coach Manny…
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Vancouver Canucks draftees get first taste of action at Abbotsford camp
The public got its first look at the new class of Vancouver Canucks in action on Thursday (July 2) as the team held a three-on-three scrimmage at Rogers Forum. The mini tournament capped off a development camp in Abbotsford, which included 25 players hoping to skate for the Canucks in the upcoming season. Included among the group was the third overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, Caleb Malhotra, who is also the son of new Canucks head coach Manny…
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