Victor Eklund - NHL News & Rumors

NY Islanders Young Star Set for Significant Role in Upcoming Season Per reports, 19-year-old Victor Eklund arrived at the recent New York Islanders Development Camp a much-improved right wing. Putting this in...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Catching Up With Victor Eklund at Islanders Development Camp | New York Islanders The 2025 16th overall pick is looking ahead to his first full pro season in North America

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

2026 Development Camp 6/29: Victor Eklund | New York Islanders Victor Eklund addressed the media following development camp on 6/29.

JUNE 29 • NHL.COM

Islanders unveil Hamilton Hammers name for their relocated AHL affiliate

The name of the New York Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate is the Hamilton Hammers after the club was relocated to the Canadian city from Bridgeport, Connecticut

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Sent down to minors Eklund was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Impact Eklund made his NHL debut versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday, producing his first NHL point. Looking ahead to the 2026-27 campaign, Eklund should have the inside track to securing a spot on the Opening Night roster, though he could also be moved to the minors to ensure he gets minutes in a more prominent role.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in NHL debut Eklund posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact This was Eklund's NHL debut after he spent seven games with AHL Bridgeport. He had nine points in those contests. Eklund's scoring skill has translated well since he came over from the SHL in March, and he'll be in contention for an NHL job in 2026-27.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Eklund was promoted from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday.

Impact Eklund, along with Liam Foudy, has presumably been added to the NHL roster in order to suit up in the season finale versus Carolina on Tuesday. After coming over from Sweden in late March, the 19-year-old winger has logged seven games for AHL Bridgeport in which he has tallied two goals and seven helpers. If he can show that level of offensive upside at training camp in the fall, Eklund should have a good chance of making the 2026-27 Opening Night roster.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Adjusting well to AHL Eklund notched three assists in AHL Bridgeport's 4-2 win over Hartford on Friday.

Impact Eklund has already earned six assists over his first four AHL games after returning from his loan with Djurgardens in the SHL. The 19-year-old is a quality playmaker and can contribute in a variety of ways. Eklund may still need a couple of years to become a fantasy option, but the potential is there in the long run.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Eklund was transferred to AHL Bridgeport from Djurgardens IF of the SHL on Thursday.

Impact Eklund, the 16th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, had six goals and 24 points in 43 games for Djurgardens IF this season, picking up five points in his last four games with the Swedish side. He should make his North American debut in the next week and has a chance to crack the Islanders lineup out of training camp next season. possibly on one of the top two lines.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 20th point in SHL Eklund scored a goal in Djurgardens' 4-1 win over Lulea in the SHL on Saturday.

Impact Eklund has 20 points in 40 games as a 19-year-old in the SHL this season. While it's no surprise his offense has dipped a bit compared to last year in the second-tier HockeyAllsvenskan (31 points in 42 outings), Eklund has still proven himself pretty well. He's under contract with the Islanders, and Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Friday that the young winger will come to North America in 2026-27.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 15-point mark in SHL Eklund scored a goal in Djurgardens' 2-1 win over Farjestad on Thursday in the SHL.

Impact Eklund is up to three goals and 15 points over 33 outings in his first SHL season. The Islanders prospect also had eight points in seven games for Sweden at the World Junior Championship. The winger's lack of goals shouldn't be a concern considering the strength and defensive reputation of the SHL, though it'll be interesting to see if he can grow his offense in the latter part of the season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first goal of SHL campaign Eklund scored a goal in Djurgardens' 3-2 loss to Lulea in the SHL on Thursday.

Impact The goal was Eklund's first of the season to go with eight assists over 17 contests. The winger is getting his first taste of SHL play after helping Djurgardens return to the top-level Swedish league with 31 points over 42 regular-season outings in the 2024-25 HockeyAllsvenskan season. Eklund was selected 16th overall in 2025 by the Islanders and signed an entry-level deal in July, but he will continue to develop in his native country for a while.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders Sign Victor Eklund But He's Probably Returning To Sweden Too Swedish winger Victor Eklund, 18, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders, the team that drafted him 16th o...

JULY 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Islanders Sign Eklund | New York Islanders The Islanders have signed forward Victor Eklund to a three-year, entry-level contract

JULY 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Islanders Sign 16th Overall Pick Victor Eklund To Entry-Level Deal On Monday, the New York Islanders announced they have signed 2025 16th overall pick Victor Eklund to his three-year entry-level contract.

JULY 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Signs entry-level contract Eklund signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Monday.

Impact Eklund accounted for 19 goals and 31 points in 42 regular-season games with Djurgardens IF of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan in 2024-25. He added five assists and seven points in 16 qualification games to get the club back into the SHL for the 2025-26 campaign. After being selected by the Islanders with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Eklund will probably remain in Sweden for now.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue and White Scrimmage: Victor Eklund | New York Islanders Victor Eklund addressed the media following the 2025 Blue and White Scrimmage on July 2, 2025.

JULY 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

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