High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Emmanuel Noveen Malhotra (born May 18, 1980) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL), serving as an alternate captain. During his NHL career he has additionally played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers. He is known as a two-way forward and for his faceoff proficiency.