NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Vancouver Canucks, according to NHL.com.

1. Tom Willander , D

How acquired: Selected with No. 11 pick in 2023 NHL Draft

2024-25 season: Boston University (NCAA): 39 GP, 2-22-24

A delay in signing with Vancouver after his second season at Boston University ended with a loss in the NCAA Championship game prevented Willander from getting a taste of the American Hockey League late last season, but the 20-year-old right shot defenseman still has a good chance to make the Canucks this season.

The smooth-skating Willander (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) was plus-47 over two seasons in college and already appears to possess the mobility and defensi

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