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William Eklund

Left Wing · San Jose Sharks

2021 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 7 (#7) — San Jose Sharks

Next Game

Tue, Mar 10 · 7:00 PM ET @ Sabres

MSG-B, NBC Sports California

Age 235'10"185 lbsShoots LeftStockholm, SWE

Current Season

GP

57

Goals

11

Assists

27

Points

38

+/-

-25

S%

7.8%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 7vs NYI0000217:08
Mar 6vs STL0000217:32
Mar 3vs MTL011+1014:43
Mar 1vs WPG011+1515:33
Feb 28vs EDM011+1114:31

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$863K

Total Value

$2.59M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then RFA

Includes European Assignment Clause

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Eklund Snags Horvat’s Stick, Sharks as South Park Crew

Eklund dishes on the time he swiped Bo Horvat’s stick right out from under the Canucks captain, a classic locker room heist that still gets laughs years later. He then turns the Sharks roster into a South Park episode, casting the tanking Teal faithful as their animated doppelgangers amid another bottom-feeding season. Front offices whisper about the rebuild's true test this spring, with young guns like Celebrini and Dickinson forcing GMs to rethink the timeline.

San Jose SharksNew York Islanders
News
Horvat Laughs Off Viral Visor Flick

Bo Horvat brushes aside the viral clip of him flicking William Eklund's visor, revealing it all stemmed from a sticky-fingered stick theft on the ice. These bench antics always light up locker room chatter, but Horvat's nonchalance screams veteran cool. The Islanders' captain keeps the mood light amid a grind where every edge matters.

New York IslandersSan Jose Sharks
Trades & Rumors
Eklund's Rumor Chart Explodes - Matthews, Tkachuk Lead

Eklund drops his latest trade deadline rumor chart, and it's a doozy with Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky and Morgan Rielly topping the loaded board. GMs across the league huddle in back rooms as these names spark feverish calls just days from Friday's chaos. Front offices know one whisper from Eklund often turns into deadline fireworks, and this board sets the stakes for who buys, who sells and who gets moved.

Florida PanthersToronto Maple Leafs
Injuries
Toffoli Cleared, Slots In on Sharks' Third Line

Tyler Toffoli shakes off that nagging lower-body tweak from the Olympic break and suits up Thursday, no games missed despite the scare. San Jose slots him on the third line with William Eklund and Michael Misa, a trio that could spark something in this five-game skid. With 15 goals already this season, the veteran sniper eyes a hot streak to help the Sharks claw back into playoff contention on their crucial homestand.

San Jose Sharks
Trades & Rumors
World Junior Star Eklund Itches for Isles Debut

Victor Eklund, the World Junior hero who's got New York Islanders fans buzzing, declares he's "can't wait" to make the jump to the NHL roster. This kid dominated internationals and now eyes a spot amid Long Island's prospect crunch, where front offices rarely hand out prime real estate lightly. With injuries and trades shaking up the depth chart, Eklund's readiness signals big moves before the deadline, and Isles brass knows a Swedish spark like him could ignite their playoff push.

New York IslandersSan Jose Sharks
News
Prospect Eklund Eyes North American Jump Next Year

Swedish standout Victor Eklund draws buzz as he prepares to bring his game to North America next season, per the latest scout chatter. Scouts compare his skill set to recent SHL-to-NHL success stories that paid off big. NHL teams already circle this one as a potential mid-round gem ready to crack lineups.

San Jose Sharks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are William Eklund's stats this season?
William Eklund has 11 goals and 27 assists for 38 points in 57 games this season.
What team does William Eklund play for?
William Eklund is a forward for the San Jose Sharks.
What is William Eklund's contract?
William Eklund has a cap hit of $0.86M with 0 years remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was William Eklund drafted?
William Eklund was drafted in the 2021 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks in Round 1, Pick 7 (7 overall).
Where is William Eklund from?
William Eklund is 23 years old and was born in Stockholm, SWE.