Tom Willander would welcome the chance to play under the microscope in a Canadian NHL market. 

"I imagine that it would be quite high pressure, but I feel like that would also make it a very good opportunity to make a name for yourself," the Swedish defenceman said. "I feel like with hockey being the big focus it would be the most fun there."

Willander, a right shot who stands 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, is at home in the spotlight.  

"I usually don't have any issues dealing with pressure," the 18-year-old from Stockholm assured. "I'm quite good with it. I've never had issues with it. I feel quite good when pressure comes around." 

The draft-year scrutiny certainly didn't bother Willander, who produced 25 points in 39 games with Rogle BK in Sweden's junior league. He led all defencemen with three goals at the Under-18 World Championship in April, finishing with eight points in seven games.