Two Canucks defensemen entering their second NHL season bring a deeper understanding of professional hockey after gaining valuable experience last year. Both players have grown from their rookie campaigns, adapting to the pace and demands of the league. Their development could play a key role in the team’s defensive structure moving forward. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how their growth translates into performance this season.

With a year of NHL experience under their belts, Canucks defencemen Elias Pettersson and Tom Willander came into this season knowing what to expect. They both learned a lot last season, each playing ...