Tom Willander — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tom Willander is an NHL defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Tom Willander has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists) in 16 games, a 16-point pace over 84 games. He is 16th on the Vancouver Canucks in scoring. All 3 came at even strength. He is averaging 20:25 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Early in his NHL career, Tom Willander is a defenseman who plays third-pair or depth minutes. He makes a modest impact.
Willander's primary limitation is that he gives up chances at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Born | February 9, 2005 (age 21) in Stockholm, Sweden |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 11 — VAN |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 4 | 12 | 0.0% | 20:25 | 45.3% | 0.3 | -0.2 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | -0.4 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:25 | 12 | 0.0% | 0 | 3 | 0.19 | 0.3 | -0.07 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.9 |
| 2025-26 | 70 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Tom Willander has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Willander's GAR this season?
Tom Willander has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Tom Willander's WAR this season?
Tom Willander has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Tom Willander have this season?
Tom Willander has 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points in 16 games this season.
Is Tom Willander a good defenseman?
Tom Willander ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Tom Willander's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Tom Willander has accumulated -2.0 career GAR and 24 points.
How tall is Tom Willander, and how much does he weigh?
Tom Willander is 6'1" tall and weighs 180 lb. Born February 9, 2005 (age 21) in Stockholm, Sweden.
How does Tom Willander score across situations in 2026-27?
Tom Willander has 3 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Tom Willander's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Tom Willander has scored on 0.0% of 12 shots in 2026-27.