It's been a busy in the Vancouver Canucks front office.
The team announced on Wednesday morning (May 14) they have signed defenceman Tom Willander to a three-year entry-level contract.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Tom Willander on a three-year, entry-level contract starting in 2025.26. pic.twitter.com/8CkoTRR2XI
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) May 14, 2025
This comes just over an hour after the team named Adam Foote the 22nd head coach in franchise history.
From Stockholm, Sweden, Willander played the last two seasons for the Boston University Terriers where he recorded six goals and 43 assists in 77 games. He was named a Hockey East Second Team all-star in both seasons.
In the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Canucks selected Willander in the first round, 11th overall. He stands at 6'1", 191 pounds.
He's also represented his country and brought home medals on multiple occasions including winning silver at the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championships (and also playing in 2025), silver at the 2023 U18 World Championships, silver at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and bronze at the 2022 World Junior ‘A’ Challenge.
“We are excited to have Tom under contract and for him to start his professional hockey career,” said Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin in a press release. “Our group has watched him closely the past couple of seasons and have been impressed with his progression and growth in the NCAA. Now is the perfect time for him to take the next step and join our organization. The hard work starts this summer, and we look forward to seeing where Tom is at this September at training camp.”
It's unknown at this time if he'll join the Abbotsford Canucks in their current playoff run.
