D Tom Willander - Boston University, NCAA (2023, 11th, VAN)

[Jersey Fan 12]

Kids off to a great start

1 goal, 2 assists, +2 in 3 games so far

Tough to draw conclusions from the early season playing Holy Cross, Union, UConn and Harvard.

BU and Willander should be tested next weekend against the Fighting Sioux.

 

[sting101]

Who was making conclusions? And he's +4 which just adds to his on ice goal differential which is now a staggering +50 in 57 games in NCAA and international U20 play since being drafted. And his production in those games is 7 - 28 - 35pts

He has some puckhandling and decision making things to sort out so it's not a slam dunk but he's tracking extremely well. Lots to be determined

 

[Russian_fanatic]

Kid is the most underrated defensive prospect. He was names defensive prospect of the week.

5 games
2 goal
3 assists
+4

His IQ and defensive play was already NHL level, but the fact he has added a one timer to his repertoire is impressive. Willander is untouchable as far as Canucks prospects go. He's no longer a RHD with top 4 potential. He's a RHD who can carry a pairing, and has legit top pairing potential.

 

[M2Beezy]

He reminds me of Lidstrom but with more talent

 

[VanJack]

Given the state of the Canucks blueline these days, if Wilander signs at the end of the current NCAA season, I wouldn't rule it out that he joins the Canucks directly.

But if he spends any time at all in the AHL with Abbotsford, it won't be long.