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.
Scores twice Monday
LWSan Jose Sharks
November 19, 2024
Eklund scored two goals, including one in the power play, in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
Eklund opened his tally Monday with a wrister midway through the first period when the Sharks had the man advantage, and he later doubled it in the second frame with an even-strength goal. He's up to four goals on the season, but he's not relying solely upon his goal contributions to make an impact. This two-goal performance extended Eklund's current point streak to four games, where he's also racked up four helpers.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    20:19
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    3:04
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:34
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
19:50
3:37
0:20
2023–24
18:40
2:42
0:51
2024–25
20:19
3:04
1:34
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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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Two helpers against Philly
LWSan Jose Sharks
November 12, 2024
Eklund collected two assists while adding four hits, one shot and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
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Gathers helper in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
November 2, 2024
Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.
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Puts away empty-netter
LWSan Jose Sharks
October 29, 2024
Eklund scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
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Offers assist in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
October 26, 2024
Eklund notched an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Grabs power-play helper
LWSan Jose Sharks
October 22, 2024
Eklund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.
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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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