Canucks defenceman Tom Willander receives NHL call-up, set to make debut against Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks are set to debut promising defenseman Tom Willander against the New York Rangers tonight. The 20-year-old Swede, a 2023 first-round pick, joins the team amidst mounting injury concerns, including the absence of captain Quinn Hughes. Willander’s call-up from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks marks a significant step in his development and the club’s future blue-line plans.