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Canucks' Willander and Lekkerimaki Shine in U23 Rankings

1/16/2025

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Vancouver Canucks' Tom Willander and Jonathan Lekkerimaki shine in The Athletic's mid-season rankings, landing at 68th and 84th among the top U23 players. Willander's impressive performance at the World Junior Championship boosts his stock, while Lekkerimaki lights up the Abbotsford Canucks with 12 goals. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks grapple with challenges, banking on rising star Connor Bedard.

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Vancouver Canucks' Tom Willander and Jonathan Lekkerimaki shine in The Athletic's mid-season rankings, landing at 68th and 84th among the top U23 players. Willander's impressive performance at the World Junior Championship boosts his stock, while Lekkerimaki lights up the Abbotsford Canucks with 12 goals. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks grapple with challenges, banking on rising star Connor Bedard.