Eklund (lower body) will not play on Sunday.
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William Eklund
Age: 22Position: L
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66%
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78%
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Goals
71%
Assists
83%
Power-Play
82%
SOG
67%
Plus/Minus
16%
Hits
35%
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The Sharks have signed William Eklund to a three-year contract extension worth $5.6M AAV ($16.8M total).
Fresh off a successful 2nd full campaign that saw him post career highs in goals (17), assists (41), points (58), and SOG (151), William Eklund has earned himself a three-year, $16.8 million extension ($5,600,000 AAV) to remain with San Jose. The 22-year-old was San Jose's 2021 1st round pick (7th overall) and has produced admirably since making his NHL debut in 2021-22. He is expected to return to his regular top-six and top power-play role for the 2025-26 season.
Eklund (upper-body) will return to the Sharks lineup on Saturday.
Eklund (upper-body) has a chance to return on Saturday vs. New Jersey.
Eklund exited last Monday's game with an upper-body injury after playing only 7:39 time-on-ice and has not played since. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 27 points (7G / 20A) in 36 games this season.
Eklund (upper-body) has been placed on IR.
Eklund exited last Monday's game with an upper-body injury after playing only 7:39 time-on-ice and has not played since. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 27 points (7G / 20A) in 36 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Sharks recalled Collin Graf from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Eklund (upper-body) will be out on Friday vs. Vegas and is day-to-day.
Eklund exited Monday's game with an upper-body injury after playing only 7:39 time-on-ice and will not play on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 19:43 time-on-ice and has 27 points (7G / 20A) in 36 games this season.
Eklund (undisclosed) will play on Saturday vs. Buffalo after originally being a game-time decision.
Eklund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
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Eklund (upper-body) will be back in the Sharks lineup on Sunday.
Eklund (upper-body) is out on Friday in Winnipeg.
Eklund played 21:45 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars but was unavailable for practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to an upper-body injury. The talented 22-year-old has one point (0G / 1A) in three games and is averaging a massive 22:27 time-on-ice.
Eklund (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Chicago on Thursday.
Eklund played 21:45 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars but was unavailable for practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury and was considered questionable for tonight's game. The talented 22-year-old has one point (0G / 1A) in three games and is averaging a massive 22:27 time-on-ice.
Eklund (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Chicago.
Eklund played 21:45 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars but was unavailable for practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The talented 22-year-old has one point (0G / 1A) in three games and is averaging a massive 22:27 time-on-ice.
Eklund (upper-body) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Eklund played 21:45 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars but was unavailable for practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The talented 22-year-old has one point (0G / 1A) in three games and is averaging a massive 22:27 time-on-ice. He is expected to be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Eklund missed practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury.
Eklund played 21:45 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars but was unavailable for practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The talented 22-year-old has one point (0G / 1A) in three games and is averaging a massive 22:27 time-on-ice.
Eklund (undisclosed) is expected to play against the Stars on Tuesday.
Eklund did not play on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The talented forward is currently riding a two-game goal-scoring streak.
Eklund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Dallas.
Eklund did not play on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury but has a high chance to return as he is a game-time decision to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The talented forward is currently riding a two-game goal-scoring streak.
Eklund (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Minnesota on Sunday.
Eklund (lower body) is expected to return to the Sharks' lineup Tuesday vs. Winnipeg.
Eklund did not play on Sunday but is expected to return for Tuesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Before his injury, Eklund had five points (2G / 3A) in his last four games, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per night.
William Eklund (lower body) is questionable to play Tuesday vs. Vancouver.
Eklund did not play on Sunday and is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Before his injury, Eklund had five points (2G / 3A) in his last four games, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per night.
William Eklund (illness) missed practice Wednesday but is expected to draw into the lineup vs. Vancouver.
Eklund did not participate in Wednesday's team practice due to an illness but is still expected to play Thursday as San Jose takes on Vancouver. The 21-year-old prospect has struggled offensively as the Sharks continue to be historically bad at scoring (1.0 G/GP) and has a goal, two points, 12 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus to start his first full NHL campaign.