Lalji Says Malhotra Has Earned His NHL Coaching Shot

Manny Malhotra has checked the boxes, and now the conversation shifts from résumé to opportunity. Lalji’s view is that Malhotra has done everything else required, which is front-office code for a guy who has waited his turn and then some. Coaches do not get handed jobs in this league by accident, and this sounds like a case where the market is finally paying attention. The only real question now is which team decides to stop admiring the file and actually make the call.