Examining Willander's style of play, his long-term ceiling and what Vancouver should ultimately expect from its prized defensive prospect.

After weeks of reports, the Vancouver Canucks have officially signed defensive prospect Tom Willander to a three-year, entry-level contract. Vancouver drafted the Swedish defenceman 11th overall in 2023 after a strong season in the J20 Nationell.

Shortly after they named Adam Foote as their next head coach, the Vancouver Canucks signed their top defensive prospects Tom Willander to a three-year, entry-level contract. While we normally wouldn’t break down an entry-level contract,