Tom Willander leads all #Canucks in 5v5 ice time this season
Over the last 5 games, with Willander on ice:
Goals: 5-5 (50%)
Shots: 37-33 (52.9%)
xGoals: 4.15-3.32 (55.6%)
Without:
Goals: 5-12 (29.4%)
Shots: 34-83 (29.1%)
xGoals: 3.58-8.17 (30.5%)
For the first time this season, the #Canucks have outshot their opponent at 5v5 (17-14)
Hamalytics retweeted
Elias Pettersson looks like a star again. Is his resurgence real?
I dove into the video and numbers to break it down (unlocked for all to read):
nytimes.com/athletic/7728040…
Among 616 teams since 2007-08, the 2026 #Canucks rank:
xGF%: 616th
SF%: 616th
Shots/60: 616th
5v5 Shooting %: 6th
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Jacob Quillan’s speed-burst ranks last year (476 NHL Fs, min 20 GP):
18+ MPH/60: 71st
20+ MPH/60: 111th
22+ MPH/60: 86th
Aatu Raty:
18+ MPH/60: 429th
20+ MPH/60: 447th
22+ MPH/60: T-350th (0)
General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have acquired Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Aatu Räty.
DETAILS | vancanucks.co/480Kn3C
Elias Pettersson (D) at 5v5 through 8 GP:
Goals: 5-2 (71.4%)
Shots: 52-43 (54.7%)
xGF: 5.46-4.04 (57.5%)
20 DZone Starts (1st among Canucks D)
#Canucks without him on ice:
Goals: 11-21 (34.4%)
Shots: 85-153 (35.7%)
xGF: 7.96-16.17 (33.0%)
It's only been 5 games, but it's important to note he's currently at career lows in the following:
18 & 20 MPH Bursts / 60
Top Speed
Shots/60
Shot Attempts/60
xGoals/60
I know people are eager to announce that Pettersson is back, but let's pump the brakes a bit and check back in mid-November when we have a better sample.
Very encouraging results so far, but we need to see that shot rate go up and his skating speed increase. #Canucks
#Canucks Elias Pettersson has 4 5v5 assists through 5 GP this season
It took him until January 23 (43 GP) to reach 4 5v5 assists last season
Hamalytics retweeted
The version of Pettersson we've gotten in the past few years is a pale imitation of what he can do at his peak. Two goals in two games is a good start though.
Hamalytics retweeted
8 MORE YEARS OF ZEEV! 🤩
General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Zeev Buium on an eight-year contract extension with a $9.38 million AAV.
DETAILS | vancanucks.co/4gPcYx3
Hamalytics retweeted
Connor Davis excelled as the motor of the Cedar Rapids Roughriders this season. Pushed hard downhill and won his battles
Some shrewd scouting by the #Canucks to pull this talent in his final year of eligibility
Davis is set to be a major addition at NoDak next season
Hamalytics retweeted
With the 3rd overall pick in the #2026NHLDraft, the Vancouver Canucks have taken Caleb Malhotra!
He will be coached by his father, Manny, and look to continue the meteoric rise he has had! #Canucks
Hamalytics retweeted
#NHLDraft odds from @PlayNowSports:
• No. 2 fav (SJS): Chase Reid (-589) - 85.5% implied probability
• No. 3 fav (VAN): Caleb Malhotra (-1250) - 92.6%
• No. 4 fav (CHI): Ivar Stenberg (-477) - 82.7%
Based on this, #Canucks would pass on Stenberg for Malhotra at 3rd.
