Tom Willander
D VAN
Wed 5/14/25 2:44 PM

Willander signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Willander had two goals and 24 points across 39 outings with Boston University as a sophomore in 2024-25. He also recorded two goals and five points in seven appearances for Sweden in the 2025 Under-20 World Junior Championships. The 20-year-old defenseman was selected by Vancouver with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

Tom Willander
D VAN
Mon 4/21/25 1:32 PM

Willander will return to Boston University for his junior season, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Willander has spent the last two years with the Terriers in the NCAA and the defenseman has recorded 49 points over 77 career games. The 20-year-old, selected with the 11th pick in the first round by the Canucks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, was a big reason why the team finished as the national runner-up this past year. Vancouver still holds his rights for two more years.

Tom Willander
D VAN
Sat 2/15/25 1:10 PM

Willander has six assists in his last five games with Boston University.
EDGE Analysis
Willander has two goals and 18 points through 27 NCAA appearances this season. The 20-year-old blueliner should surpass his 25-point freshman campaign from 2023-24, but he has been hot and cold offensively during his second college season. Vancouver chose Willander with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.