Tom Willander - NHL News & Rumors

Adds pair of assists Willander notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Willander has opened the season in a top-four role and on the second power-play unit. The 21-year-old defenseman has earned three assists, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over three contests. There's risk involved in rostering a Vancouver defenseman in fantasy, but Willander has some breakout potential after a 21-point campaign as a rookie in sheltered minutes last year.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames

Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves in his first start for Vancouver and the Canucks had a four-goal third period in a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Media Availability | Pregame at Flames | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander and Head Coach Manny Malhotra speak to the media ahead of tonight's game versus the Flames.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NHL.COM

Tom Willander & Head Coach Manny Malhotra Pregame Media | Preseason Canucks at Flames (Sep 22 2026)

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Media Availability | Informal Skate At Rogers Arena | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander, Jake DeBrusk & Filip Chytil Media.

SEPTEMBER 2 • NHL.COM

Expected to begin regular season in NHL Willander appears likely to make the Canucks' Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Impact Willander will still need to make an impression during training camp in September as he pushes for a spot on the Opening Night roster, but Drance suggests that the blueliner's development would benefit most from opportunities for playing time at the NHL level. The 21-year-old Willander made 70 regular-season appearances last year in his first taste of NHL action, recording five goals, 16 assists, 78 blocked shots, 35 hits and 28 PIM while averaging 16:59 of ice time.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken Have Ridiculous Trade Demands in Shane Wright Trade With Canucks Seattle reportedly wants Zeev Buium or Tom Willander for Shane Wright. Here's why that ask is absurd.

JULY 10 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Tom Willander Joins Canucks Insider Podcast to Discuss his Rookie Season and Offseason Plans | Vancouver Canucks It was an exciting rookie season for Tom Willander. Having initially come into the season not expecting to play most of the year with the Va...

MAY 30 • NHL.COM

YEAR END | Buium, Willander, Sasson | Vancouver Canucks Hear from Zeev Buium, Tom Willander and Max Sasson at Canucks year end media.

APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

Lights lamp in loss Willander tallied a goal, put two shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Willander found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's clash. He's posted solid numbers for a rookie campaign with 20 points, 53 shots on net, 25 hits and 70 blocked shots across 63 appearances this season. The 21-year-old blueliner has a point in back-to-back games and is skating on Vancouver's second defensive pairing. He's an intriguing player to add in deep dynasty-based fantasy leagues, as his rookie campaign has been a solid audition for a larger role next season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks vs. Wild | NHL Highlights | April 02, 2026

APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks

Matt Boldy scored his 39th and 40th goals, Kirill Kaprizov added his 40th and the Minnesota Wild wrapped up a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Chips in with assist Willander notched an assist and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Willander has a pair of helpers over eight outings in March. He's gotten a chance to play regularly in a top-four role, and that should remain available to him down the stretch. The 21-year-old rookie has 18 points, 46 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 55 appearances for a decent first impression in the NHL.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

PREGAME | Willander vs. Kraken | Vancouver Canucks Canucks defenceman Tom Willander talks to the media following morning skate.

MARCH 14 • NHL.COM

Tom WIllander & Adam Foote Pre-Game Media | Canucks vs. Kraken (Mar 14, 2026)

MARCH 14 • YOUTUBE

Four points in last five games Willander scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto.

Impact The young defender has four points including two goals, in his last five games. Willander has amassed four goals, 12 assists, 41 blocked shots and 39 shots in 43 games in his rookie season. Vancouver is really struggling right now -- it has just two wins in its past 17 games (2-12-3). Willander is in tough on a thin squad, but he's managing to put up offense during this rough patch.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

POSTGAME | Willander vs. Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander speaks with the media following tonight's game at home against Toronto.

FEBRUARY 1 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs vs. Canucks | NHL Highlights | January 31, 2026

FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs beat Canucks 3-2 in shootout to end 6-game losing streak

Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored in a shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Tom Willander blasts Canucks for dismal loss to Sharks | Sporting News Vancouver hits a new low.

JANUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opens scoring in loss Willander scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Willander missed Sunday's game versus the Penguins due to an illness, but he made a quick impact in his return to the lineup. Willander may see steadier playing time going forward while Zeev Buium (face) is out of action. Willander has three goals, 15 points, 37 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 appearances this season. Considering he's in a third-pairing role on a bad team, he's done fairly well on offense as a rookie.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini's 4 points lead Sharks to 5-2 win over Canucks

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, the San Jose Sharks scored three first-period goals in a span of 4:04, and went on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Willander (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Willander missed Sunday's game while ill, but that looks to be the extent of his absence. Pierre-Olivier Joseph will be scratched to make room for Willander on the third pairing for Tuesday's contest.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Willander won't play in Sunday's game against the Penguins due to an illness, Adam Kierszenblat of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Willander missed Saturday's practice session due to his illness, and he'll be a late scratch a day later. Pierre-Olivier Joseph will draw in for the Canucks against Pittsburgh, while Willander's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Sharks.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tocchet coaches Flyers to 6-3 win over Canucks in return to Vancouver

Carl Grundstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers gave coach Rick Tocchet a victory against his former team, beating the Canucks 6-3 i...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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Merilainen makes 23 saves in first start for the Canucks in a 4-1 victory over the Flames

Wild wrap up a playoff spot with 5-2 victory over the Canucks

Maple Leafs beat Canucks 3-2 in shootout to end 6-game losing streak

Celebrini's 4 points lead Sharks to 5-2 win over Canucks

Tocchet coaches Flyers to 6-3 win over Canucks in return to Vancouver