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Manny Malhotra may soon be rejoining the Vancouver Canucks organization.

The former centreman, who suffered a devastating eye injury months before the Canucks’ run to the Stanley Cup Final five years ago, has reached the end of the line as a player. Malhotra is now looking to transition to the next phase of his hockey career and is seeking work in coaching or player development.

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The Province has learned his next role may be waiting for him at Rogers Arena.

Canucks General Manager Jim Benning confirmed that the organization is exploring ways to bring Malhotra back into the fold.

“We’re looking into that,” Benning said. “But we don’t have any announcement right now.”

Malhotra appears to be a perfect fit for an organization that struggled mightily in the face-off circle last season, finishing 30th in the NHL. In his 991 career NHL games, Malhotra won 56.4 per cent of the face-offs he took — and won a staggering 61.7 per cent of his draws in his first year in Canucks colours.