Malhotra had seven goals and six assists (13 points) in 69 games with the Hurricanes last season. He will bring leadership, a great face-off winning percentage and a strong two-way game.
Malhotra signed with Carolina yesterday and will be on their fourth line tonight. He missed the entire 2012-13 season because of a serious eye injury. Though he has been a consistent 10 goal, 20 assist producer throughout his career, he likely won't have any fantasy relevance this season. Malhotra had no points in eight games with Charlotte (AHL).
Malhotra, 33, signed a professional tryout contract with Carolina’s AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, on October 3rd. He has played in eight games with Charlotte this season. He played in nine games with the Vancouver Canucks in 2012-13, sitting out most of the season with a recurring eye injury originally suffered in Vancouver’s game against Colorado on March 16, 2011.
Malhotra is not fantasy relevant.
Malhotra centers the fourth line tonight. He scored seven goals and 18 points in 77 games.
Malhotra rotates out of the lineup tonight. He scored seven goals and 18 points in 77 games.
Look for Malhotra to fill in on the third or fourth line. Through 70 games, he has six goals and 17 points.
Seems like the Canucks are opting for a bit more offense, benching the defensive forward. Through 70 games, Malhotra has six goals and 17 points.
Malhotra draws back in for tonight's game. He has six goals and 17 points on the season.
Expect Malhotra to get back into the lineup shortly. With one good eye, the pivot has six goals and 17 points in 69 games.
Malhotra has six goals and 17 points in 69 games.
Malhotra moves back onto the fourth line. He has five goals and 14 points in 56 games.
Sounds like Malhotra could miss some time with his foot injury. Stay tuned for a further update.
Malhotra still does not look like the player he was prior to getting hurt. The checking line center has two goals and seven points through 24 games.
Great news as Malhotra continues his inspiring comeback. Last season, the checking-line pivot scored 11 goals and 30 points through 72 games for the Canucks. The jury is still out on whether he can regain his offensive capabilities.
Good sign that Malhotra is practicing. Although he was cleared to play in the Stanley Cup Finals, Malhotra was held out earlier in the preseason. The checking line center scored 11 goals and 30 points last season but the jury is still out on whether he will be an effective NHL player.
Interesting to see what role Malhotra is able to play in the upcoming season. After returning from numerous ocular surgeries for last year's postseason, it appears he is not close to 100 percent for the start of the season.
