Willander + Pettersson = Canucks’ Next Dynamic Duo on Defense?

Could the Vancouver Canucks have found a perfect pairing on the blue line? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down why the potential chemistry between Marcus Pettersson and Tom Willander could be dynamic—and maybe even franchise-defining.

The factors are all there:

🇸🇪 Both are Swedish, bringing cultural and communication chemistry

🧠 Leadership & experience from Marcus Pettersson to guide the rookie

⚡ Complementary skill sets—one steady, reliable, and defensively sharp, the other young, mobile, and eager to activate offensively

Together, they might form the Canucks’ most balanced pairing heading into 2025–26.

This video was inspired by the latest from BlueLine Hockey, who recently did a deep dive reviewing the entire Canucks defense core. We’re taking it a step further—spotlighting why this pairing could be the one that sticks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da-WDEh7cZo

We also were inspired by The Athletics latest column on the top propesects from every NHL team.

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