Canucks agree to entry-level deal with top prospect Tom Willander
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to a three-year entry-level deal with prospect Tom Willander that will begin next season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Tom Willander is ready to make the jump to professional hockey.
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to a three-year entry-level deal with Willander that will begin next season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Willander recently completed his second season with the Boston University Terriers, notching two goals and 24 points in 39 games. In 77 total games with the Terriers, the Swedish defenceman recorded 49 points.
The 20-year-old Willander was selected 11th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Canucks.
“We are excited to have Tom under contract and for him to start his professional hockey career,” general manager Patrik Allvin wrote in a statement.
“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.”
