Why Caleb Malhotra Is the Draft’s Best Center Bet

Broad Street Hockey is making the case that Caleb Malhotra sits at the top of the center board in the 2026 NHL Draft. That is the kind of label that gets every scout in the building to stop pretending they are not paying attention. Centers get judged harshly because they touch every part of the game, and the best ones usually earn their reputation in the details before the public catches on.