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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 17 · 9:00 PM ET @ Oilers

Sportsnet West, NBC Sports California

Age 235'10"185 lbsShoots LeftStockholm, SWE

Current Season

GP

61

Goals

12

Assists

29

Points

41

+/-

-24

S%

7.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 15@ OTT000-1217:07
Mar 14@ MTL011+1323:57
Mar 12@ BOS112+2315:24
Mar 10@ BUF000-1216:29
Mar 7vs NYI0000217:08

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's Dad Recreates Son's Epic Goal

The father of promising NHLer Eklund channels his inner highlight reel by perfectly mimicking his son's jaw-dropping goal that's still buzzing in scouting circles. This family moment captures the pure joy of hockey that hooks fans from peewee to pros, reminding everyone why the game's magic lives beyond the pros. As Eklund carves his path in the league, these personal touches fuel the narrative around rising stars making waves.

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News
Eklund’s Dad Nails Son’s Viral Goal

Eklund’s old man steps onto the ice and channels his kid’s magic with a highlight-reel recreation that’s got the hockey world buzzing. You know the one - that filthy deke and snipe that made scouts drool and fans lose their minds. Dad’s version hits so close to home it raises questions about those family genes running deep in the bloodlines of this league. With Eklund turning heads in the show, this clip drops right as teams eye the next wave of talent.

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Injuries
Sharks' Chernyshov Exits After Scary Canadiens Hit

San Jose's top prospect Igor Chernyshov, fresh off a recall from the AHL Barracuda and slotted on the top line with Celebrini and Smith, leaves the ice in Montreal after a brutal hit sends him tumbling hard. Coaches called him up as injury insurance amid a rash of bumps - Eklund's lower-body tweak, Askarov's warmup woe - but now the Sharks scramble without one of their most dynamic young wings who's already flashed NHL chops with 11 points in 15 games.

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News
Eklund's Mic'd Up Gold

William Eklund straps on the mic, and you get the raw scoop from San Jose's slick Swede who's already tasted NHL ice. He dishes on the chaos of road trips, tighter rinks, and battling for pucks against the league's beasts - stuff that separates prospects from busts. Sharks fans know this kid's hockey IQ shines; his words reveal the fire driving his push back to the bigs.

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Game Recap
Eklund's Airborne Masterpiece Ends Bruins' Home Dominance

William Eklund produced one of the most acrobatic finishes in recent memory, batting a midair rebound past Jeremy Swayman to extend the San Jose Sharks' lead in the third period. The goal capped a dominant performance that handed the Boston Bruins their first home loss since December, snapping a 13-game winning streak at TD Garden.

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News
Eklund's Bat-In Goal in Epic Second Effort?

Viktor Eklund channels his inner baseball pro by batting in a puck after an eye-popping second effort that has coaches and players raving in postgame scrums. This highlight-reel stunner has fans and analysts debating if it cracks the goal-of-the-year conversation. Eklund's flair for the dramatic adds fuel to his breakout campaign and his team's push for positioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are William Eklund's stats this season?
William Eklund has 12 goals and 29 assists for 41 points in 61 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.