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

[GermanSpitfire]

Tom Willander - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Tom Willander, 2005-02-09 Stockholm, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the NCAA with Boston Univ.. Complete player biography and stats.

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The Swedish defender was noticeable during the Hlinka and should project as a mid-round pick for next year's draft. He has already played a game in the Allsvenskan which is quite notable for a 16-year-old, he is also playing for Rogle this season after spending the majority of his development in AIK's system which bodes well for the kid - Rogle has been one of Swedens best developmental programs in recent years. I can't wait to see how he plays during his draft year!

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[GoBoltz56]

"Willander moves the puck over to Wallinder...and now I'm confused!"

 

[GermanSpitfire]

"Willander moves the puck over to Wallinder...and now I'm confused!"

I actually thought that William had a brother - and was searching around for a while before tryung to figure out if they were related. Alas it was just momentary dyslexia.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Was really impressed with him at the Hlinka.

Great skating and smarts. Looks like a potential top 2 round pick.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Another prospect moving to Rögle's organisation.

 

[pgfan66]

Was really impressed with him at the Hlinka.

Great skating and smarts. Looks like a potential top 2 round pick.

I liked him a lot when I watched a U17 game last season and was happy to see he was able to continue the same way at the u18 level.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I was a fan of him also. Willander, Sandin-Pelikka, and Lindstein were the three Swedish defensemen from that team I thought were good.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

"Willander moves the puck over to Wallinder...and now I'm confused!"

"And Detroit is going for a change. Over the boards for Willander and Wallinder are Johansson and Johansson!"

This kid also plays for Rogle's J20 team. And he's a RD. I won't be surprised to see Detroit pick him in the 4th or later.

 

[pgfan66]

"And Detroit is going for a change. Over the boards for Willander and Wallinder are Johansson and Johansson!"

This kid also plays for Rogle's J20 team. And he's a RD. I won't be surprised to see Detroit pick him in the 4th or later.

More like in the 2nd.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

More like in the 2nd.

Is he that good? I know nothing about this kid other than the obvious.

 

[pgfan66]

Is he that good? I know nothing about this kid other than the obvious.

I think he can be. Obviously a lot can happen in his draft year but he’s another one of the many modern D-men with a great combination of skating and skill that Sweden has been pumping out in the past years.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I think he can be. Obviously a lot can happen in his draft year but he’s another one of the many modern D-men with a great combination of skating and skill that Sweden has been pumping out in the past years.

How would you rate his puck carrying ability? Shooting/passing?

 

[pgfan66]

How would you rate his puck carrying ability? Shooting/passing?

Puck carrying is good but he tried too much at times and got himself in trouble. Strong mobility and hands though. Good passer too. Didn’t see enough of him to properly assess his shot. I thought he was at his best in the offensive zone though. Made a few nice plays off the blue line and I thought he showed some dynamic ability.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Wallinder to Willander

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Wallinder to Willander

Is this still only pre-season?

It would be quite impressive if he played most of the year in the SHL.

 

[theslatcher]

Is this still only pre-season?

It would be quite impressive if he played most of the year in the SHL.

The regular season starts 17th Sept.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Was in the lineup for the latest CHL-game and now SHL:

 

[BKarchitect]

Can we please please please have a Wallinder-Willander pairing Rogle???

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Selected to the all-star team in WJAC

 

[QJL]

This guy is very steady. I have him ranked in the back half of the 1st round. One of the most underrated players in the draft. Reminds me of Brett Pesce.

 

[neelynugs]

i see he played for alberta at the brick in 2015. is that odd for a swedish kid?

 

[theslatcher]

i see he played for alberta at the brick in 2015. is that odd for a swedish kid?

His father works within youth development in hockey. IIRC they lived in Canada for a short period of time.

 

[PatrickMcC]

Can anyone tell me about this guy? Decent size, great skater, good shot. How is his decision making? Is he good defensively? Is he physical? How’s his passing? Who is his nhl comparable and how does he compare to Sandin-Pellikka?

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Ranked #15 by Craig Button, interesting.