What happened: Sedin entered the club's pre-academy in August 2020. He made his professional debut with the reserve side in June 2024.

Why it matters: The agreement keeps a homegrown prospect in Vancouver's development pathway. It also connects the club with a family central to the city's hockey history.

By the numbers: Sedin's Whitecaps tenure began in August 2020, four years before his professional debut.

What to watch: His first appearance under the new agreement is the next marker.

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