William Eklund

William Eklund

22-Year-Old Left WingLW
San Jose Sharks
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Sharks knew from the start of the 2023-24 campaign that they weren't going to make the playoffs, so they kept an eye on the future, giving the young Eklund key minutes. The 21-year-old had 16 goals and 45 points across 80 contests. While playing for San Jose did result in him getting a lot of ice time, it also meant that the quality of his linemates wasn't great. Perhaps because of that, Eklund never got to settle in with anyone in particular, instead being thrown onto the ice with a rotating group of forwards. Those are issues that might be resolved this year with Logan Couture likely to be healthy and top prospect Macklin Celebrini set to make his NHL debut, leaving Eklund with far better players to work with. That assignment, combined with his own growth should lead to Eklund finishing with 50-60 points in 2024-25. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks in August of 2021.
New career mark for points
LWSan Jose Sharks
March 4, 2025
Eklund had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 victory over the Sabres on Tuesday night.
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Eklund's goal stood as the winner -- he somehow snuck a sharp-angle wrister from the goal line by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's left arm at 2:19 of the third period. Eklund is on a three-game, four-point streak (one goal, three assists), and he has put up at least a point in eight of his last nine games (three goals, six assists). Most impressively, his goal was point 46, which set a new career mark for the winger in just 58 games. His minus-2 rating is also a far cry from last season's minus-45. Eklund's game has truly grown, and he's on pace for a 60-plus point season.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    19:32
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:40
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:18
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
19:50
3:37
0:20
2023–24
18:40
2:42
0:51
2024–25
19:32
2:40
1:18
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Playing the entirety of last season at age 20, Eklund spent the majority of the year in the AHL, where he was excellent (17 goals, 41 points in 54 games). He added two goals and a helper in three games with the Sharks. The former No. 7 overall pick back in 2021, Eklund remains the most valuable long-term asset in the San Jose system outside of (2023 No. 4 overall pick) Will Smith. Eklund seems certain to grab a full-time gig for the upcoming season, making him a deep-league option in re-draft formats and a high-end asset in keeper/dynasty leagues.
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Tallies on power play Monday
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 25, 2025
Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets.
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Logs helper in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 23, 2025
Eklund provided an assist and 14 PIM in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.
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Scores in Saturday's loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 9, 2025
Eklund scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.
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Hands out assist in overtime loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 6, 2025
Eklund logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Canucks.
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Nabs power-play assist in win
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 5, 2025
Eklund notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
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Shifting to center?
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 30, 2024
Eklund could play center Tuesday against Seattle, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
ANALYSIS
The Sharks may be without Tomas Hertl, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, for Tuesday's contest. Eklund skated between Alexander Barabanov and Anthony Duclair during Monday's practice. The 21-year-old Eklund has played center before, so it won't be a major adjustment for him.
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