Two Canucks defensemen entered this season with a full year of NHL experience behind them, having gained valuable insights from their rookie campaigns. After adapting to professional hockey last year, they now bring a deeper understanding of the league’s demands to their roles. Their development suggests a stronger defensive foundation for the team 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 ...