Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/182 lbs
Position: C
Team: Brantford (OHL)

Caleb Malhotra's Player Profile

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - April 14th: "Malhotra battles hard at both ends, giving opponents little time to make quick, heads-up decisions with the puck. Will he have the natural play-driving ability to excel offensively in the NHL? That’s where scouts let their minds wander. Some time at Boston University will allow him to play more key minutes."

Will Scouch - Scouching.ca - April 13th: "He has had serious problems closing gaps off the puck and challenging puck carriers, let alone causing turnovers, but it isn’t all bad with Malhotra whatsoever. I see the appeal. He’s very comfortable facing pressure, absorbing opposition and making plays, he’s got some great hands able to throw pucks around the ice even when you think he can’t do it."

Dauton Reimer - The Hockey Writers - March 25th: "With the puck, however, he can slow the game down to a crawl, drawing in defenders and placing them exactly where he wants them to create high-danger scoring chances for his teammates. He’s a tactician when running the play, and that level of intelligence and vision will make him a difficult opponent at any level."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 17th: "Malhotra is already a very mature player, with good stick detail and sound and reliable habits at an early age. He plays with pace, puts himself in good spots and has an advanced feel for the game. He plays the game with a ton of poise, holding onto pucks and finding his way out of trouble with smart decisions over it."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 17th: "Malhotra is part of the reason why the Brantford Bulldogs are one of the top-ranked teams in the CHL. He’s the second-leading scorer on a very deep team and is relied upon to contribute in a variety of roles. Malhotra is a complete player."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - March 13th: "He’s an impressive two-way center who plays with a ton of skill without compromising his defensive responsibilities. He’s also exceptionally quick, both with his footwork and his deceptive hands. We’ll see if Malhotra can become a No. 1 center – at the very least, he’ll be a No. 2."

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - March 10th: "He has great high-end skill, compete-level, sound and a responsible two-way play as a centre. He’s an elite level playmaker that has great attention to detail on both sides of the puck, deceptiveness and hands to bait players effortlessly."

Smaht Scouting - February 27th: "On the forecheck, he competes with purpose, finishing checks, using his reach to separate opponents from possession, and re-engaging quickly after lost draws to regain control. His positional awareness is a defining trait. Defensively, he recognizes coverage breakdowns and will collapse into the low slot to protect high-danger space when needed."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 25th: "It’s all in the details with Malhotra. You have to watch him closely to appreciate all the subtleties in his game, which surely comes from his great athleticism, but also because he's been around the game at a high level his whole life. Malhotra displays an elite two-way game where responsibility trumps risk."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 23rd: "His steady, stable game and profile as a middle-six center should entice teams. What he lacks in dynamism, he makes up for in stability. Malhotra is a solid 200-foot center with a good shot and a physical edge. Teams that have an established top-line center could see him as the perfect fit behind them."

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