TOM WILLANDER NEWS

Nets first career goal in win Willander scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Willander tied the game at 1-1 with his tally midway through the second period. He also set up Elias Pettersson's go-ahead goal a couple of minutes later. The goal was the first of Willander's career, and he continues to do fairly well in a limited role on the third pairing. He's at eight points, 14 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

POSTGAME | Willander vs. Wild | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander speaks with the media Post-game after his first career NHL goal.

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Raty has 2 goals and an assist as Canucks beat Wild 4-2

Aatu Raty had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 to snap a four-game skid

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Notches pair of helpers Willander logged two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.

Impact Willander logged his first multi-point game in the NHL by assisting on goals by Evander Kane (on the power play) and Conor Garland. Through 14 appearances, Willander has five assists, nine shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He's been fairly sheltered on the third pairing and second power-play unit, but his promising offense is already peaking through. He's not quite productive enough yet for redraft formats, but dynasty managers should be patient for the 20-year-old to grow into a larger role.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

3 least impressive Vancouver Canucks players from 5-2 loss to Calgary Flames ft. Tom Willander The Vancouver Canucks dropped their third straight decision on Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Canucks: Why the instant impact of rookie Tom Willander is not surprising Willander has displayed speed, reads, precision passing in just four NHL games. He was a no-brainer Canucks first-round pick in 2023.

NOVEMBER 5 • THEPROVINCE.COM

POSTGAME | Willander at Predators | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander speaks with the media following tonight's game in Nashville.

NOVEMBER 4 • NHL.COM

Collects first career assist Willander notched an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact The helper was Willander's first point in four career NHL games. The 20-year-old defenseman was expected to spend most of 2025-26 in the AHL, but the Canucks have sustained a number of injuries on the blue line, pressing him into service at the NHL level sooner than expected. He's added four shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating so far. Willander will probably head back to AHL Abbotsford once Victor Mancini (upper body) and/or Derek Forbort (undisclosed) get cleared to return from injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Coffee: What to make of Tom Willander The Canucks are under pressure but they're finding things along the way.

NOVEMBER 2 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks prospects: Braeden Cootes takes over top spot in our power rankings Tom Willander had the No. 1 post last week but he's not currently eligible for the poll after being called up to the big club.

OCTOBER 31 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks prospects: Braeden Cootes takes over top spot in our power rankings Tom Willander had the No. 1 post last week but he's not currently eligible for the poll after being called up to the big club.

OCTOBER 30 • THEPROVINCE.COM

PREGAME | Willander vs. Rangers | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander talks to the media ahead of his NHL debut.

OCTOBER 28 • NHL.COM

Promoted from AHL Willander was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Impact The Canucks are dealing with multiple injuries on the blue line, so Willander might draw into the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers if Quinn Hughes (lower body) is unable to suit up. The 20-year-old Willander has yet to make his NHL debut, so he'd likely receive sheltered minutes on the third pairing if he's forced into action in the near future.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Willander was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact Willander was a healthy scratch for both games after he was recalled Oct. 20. The 20-year-old was selected 11th overall in the 2023 Draft and has yet to appear in an NHL game. He will get plenty of ice time in Abbotsford and could be recalled later in the season. The Canucks recalled defenseman Victor Mancini in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks prospects: Braeden Cootes takes over top spot in our power rankings Tom Willander had the No. 1 post last week but he's not currently eligible for the poll after being called up to the big club.

OCTOBER 22 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Called up by Vancouver Willander was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Impact Willander was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll join the NHL club to provide additional depth on the blue line after Jimmy Schuldt was assigned to the minors Monday. Over four appearances with Abbotsford this year, he's recorded a goal and a minus-5 rating.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Prospects: Is Tom Willander or Braeden Cootes the team's No. 1? We're going with rearguard Willander over centre Cootes in our first edition of our weekly Vancouver top-10 prospect power rankings

OCTOBER 18 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Prospects: Is Tom Willander or Braeden Cootes the team's No. 1? We're going with rearguard Willander over centre Cootes in our first edition of our weekly Vancouver top-10 prospect power rankings

OCTOBER 15 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Sent to minors Willander was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.

Impact Willander signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks during the offseason, but he'll begin the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. He was selected 11th overall by the Canucks in the 2023 NHL Draft, and it's possible that he joins Vancouver at some point this year.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

PREGAME | Willander vs. Kraken | Vancouver Canucks Tom Willander speaks with the media ahead of tonights match against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 26 • NHL.COM