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Will Tom Willander be the Canucks’ next star? Here’s what to expect
After an unusually drawn-out negotiation, the Vancouver Canucks finally have their guy. Tom Willander, drafted No. 11 in 2023, has signed an entry-level contract and will turn pro in 2025-26.
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How Canucks draftee Tom Willander became one of the 2023 NHL Draft’s biggest risers
When Tom Willander was 7 years old, his skating was so “terrible” he started to cry. But he didn’t have to go far for help. For weeks during his school’s winter break, Tom and his father ...
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The scarcity of Tom Willander’s position should reasonably give him more bargaining power with the Canucks
The Tom Willander contractual stand-off with the Vancouver Canucks has now entered its second month, and there is no sign of a resolution in sight. By this point, ...
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Canucks And Tom Willander Still "Not Close To Being A Done Deal"
Amid tense contract discussions, Vancouver Canucks top prospect Tom Willander spoke to Cam Robinson of EliteProspects to clarify parts of the situation. 3 Takeaways From The Abbotsford Canucks ...
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Patrik Allvin says Tom Willander intends to go to school instead of signing with Canucks
Tom Willander recorded six goals and 43 assists over 77 games and two seasons with Boston University. He also represented Sweden at the World Junior Championships, registering eight points in 16 ...
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Tom Willander Embraces Canucks' Swedish Connection At World Juniors: 'Trying To Follow Their Footsteps'
The Canucks' 2023 first-rounder, Tom Willander, is lighting up the world juniors. He's next in line to extend Vancouver's legacy of elite Swedish players. Each national team at the 2025 world ...
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Canucks’ Tom Willander Should Play a Big Role Next Season
The Vancouver Canucks now look to the future, and they finally signed 2023 first-round pick Tom Willander to a three-year ...
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NHL rumors: Insider's sources "very confident" Canucks, Tom Willander will reach an agreement on ELC
The Vancouver Canucks and 2023 first-round selection Tom Willander have agreed on an entry-level contract, insider Frank Seravalli reported on Monday. “Hearing #Canucks and 2023 first round pick ...
Sports Illustrated25d
Canucks Sign Top Defensive Prospect to NHL Deal
Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that defenseman Tom Willander has signed a three-year entry-level contract set to start with the 2025-26 season. Willander was originally a first ...
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Breaking down Tom Willander’s entry-level contract with the Canucks
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 ...
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Why haven’t the Canucks signed Tom Willander yet?
Tom Willander’s NCAA season with Boston University ended over two weeks ago. He and his teammates made it to the championship game in the Frozen Four, but ran into a red-hot Western Michigan ...