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Logs helper in loss Eklund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Eklund helped out on a Filip Zadina tally in the third period. With three points over his last five games, Eklund is providing solid offense while continuing to play on the top line. He's at seven goals, nine helpers, 48 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 32 appearances this season. The 21-year-old will likely have ups and downs as he navigates his first full NHL campaign.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs power-play helper Eklund recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Eklund set up a Tomas Hertl tally in the third period. Over seven outings in December, Eklund has three goals, four assists and two power-play points. The 21-year-old winger has settled into a top-six role for the rebuilding Sharks. He's at 15 points through 30 appearances, though he's picked up 13 of those points across his last 19 contests. That may be closer to the pace he settles into for the rest of the campaign as he continues to get comfortable with the NHL.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks tie on power play Eklund scored a power-play goal on three shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Eklund's third-period marker broke a 1-1 tie, sending the Sharks to their third win in the last four games. Eklund missed Sunday's game in Vegas due to an illness, but he bounced back with 16:10 of ice time in this contest. He has three goals and three helpers over his last five outings, giving him 14 points (five on the power play), 44 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 28 games this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eklund scores tiebreaking goal late in 3rd period to send Sharks past Jets 2-1

William Eklund scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:51 remaining and the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Suiting up versus Jets Eklund (lower body) will play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Eklund was finding his offensive stride when he suffered his lower-body injury, notching two goals and three helpers in his last four contests. Through the fist 27 games of the year, the 21-year-old winger has already put up 13 points, including four with the man advantage, and should be capable of pushing for the 40-point threshold this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in OT win Eklund tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Islanders.

Impact Eklund picked up assists on a pair of Tomas Hertl goals late in the third period before scoring the game-winner with just five seconds left in overtime. It's the second multi-point effort for Eklund this year -- he came into Tuesday's contest with just one point (an empty-net goal) in his previous five games. He's now up to six goals and 12 points through 26 games this season. While the 21-year-old Eklund can't be relied on to provide consistent scoring yet, the talented winger should get an extended look on San Jose's first line and top power-play unit.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hertl gets hat trick, Eklund scores in OT to lift Sharks to dramatic 5-4 win over Islanders

William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islan...

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Fills empty cage Eklund scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Only defenseman Mario Ferraro (nine) blocked more shots for the Sharks than Eklund. The 21-year-old Eklund snapped a three-game slump with his empty-netter Friday. The winger is up to nine points, 32 shots on net, 22 blocks and a minus-10 rating through 24 outings. Eklund continues to see top-six minutes, though his offense could remain limited, as the Sharks struggle to put pucks in the net as often as they did Friday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First multipoint NHL game Eklund had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on Friday.

Impact It was his first multipoint NHL game. His goal put the Sharks up 2-0 in the second period; it came on the power play. Earlier in the frame, Eklund feathered a sweet feed out to Mike Hoffman from behind the net, and the sniper didn't miss. Three of his four goals so far have been on the power play, and half (four) of his points (eight) have come with the man advantage. Eklund's hockey sense and talent are top notch. More points will come soon enough with that combination.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Eklund scored a goal on a team-high four shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Eklund started the season slowly, but he's got two goals and two helpers over his last six contests. His tally early in the second period Thursday stood as the game-winner. Eklund is up to three goals, six points, 23 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 17 appearances. With the bounces going his way, his confidence should increase, especially if he can sustain this recent level of offense for most of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist in loss Eklund registered an assist in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Eklund is starting to get more involved with the offense, posting a goal and two assists over his last four games. The winger has five points (three on the power play), 18 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-7 rating through 15 contests overall. As long as he remains decently productive, he'll likely continue to see top-line minutes.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in win Eklund produced an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Eklund helped out on Fabian Zetterlund's first-period tally. With 21:08 of ice time, Eklund led all Sharks forwards in ice time. The 21-year-old winger has a pair of points over his last two games, giving him two goals, two assists, 17 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-7 rating through 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winner Eklund tallied a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Eklund picked up his third point of the season with his second-period goal. The winger snapped a five-game drought with the tally. He's at two goals, one helper, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 12 appearances this season. All of his offense has come on the power play, and with the Sharks struggling in all situations, Eklund is likely going to have to find his own looks to improve his play.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood shines, Eklund yells and the San Jose Sharks' nightmare ends Thanks to an often spectacular performance from goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and goals from Anthony Duclair and William Eklund, the Sharks bea...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Will play Thursday Per Max Miller of The Hockey News, Eklund (illness) will be in the Sharks lineup versus the Canucks on Thursday.

Impact Eklund was battling an illness Wednesday and it was though he may be unable to go, but that is not the case. Eklund is highly regarded as he was selected seventh overall in 2021. Eklund has one goal and two points in nine games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Eklund is battling an illness Wednesday, though he's still probable for Thursday's contest versus Vancouver, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Eklund has a goal and two points in nine contests this season. If he ends up being unable to play Thursday, then defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who was activated off injured reserve Tuesday, might make his season debut as a member of the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Eklund gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead in the second period with his goal. It was his first point of the season and his first career power-play tally. Eklund has added just four shots on net, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over three contests. While he's seeing top-six minutes and power-play time, the 21-year-old winger will need to do more with it to get the attention of fantasy managers in redraft formats.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be good for camp Eklund participated in captain's skate activities Wednesday and should be ready for training camp when it opens Sept. 21, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Eklund underwent shoulder surgery in March, and the expectation was always that he'd be good to go for camp. The 20-year-old, selected seventh overall in 2021, had 41 points in 54 AHL games and three points over eight contests with the Sharks last season. Now two years separated from his draft year, Eklund should be ready to contend for at least a middle-six job with the Sharks, and he should also see some power-play time.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks prospect William Eklund undergoes shoulder surgery

San Jose Sharks prospect William Eklund underwent surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the rest of this season

MARCH 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Undergoes shoulder surgery Eklund, who was playing for AHL San Jose, underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.

Impact Eklund is out for the remainder of the campaign, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. He'll finish with 17 goals and 41 points in 54 AHL contests with the Barracuda in 2022-23. Eklund also played in eight games with the Sharks this season during which he recorded two goals and three points.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Eklund was assigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Impact The Sharks brought up forward Andrew Agozzino in a corresponding move. Eklund, who had been skating alongside Logan Couture, has supplied two goals, one assist, 18 shots on net, six blocks and seven hits in eight NHL outings this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders look to control Sharks' William Eklund and go 2-1 on road trip The New York Islanders continue their push for an Eastern Conference playoff spot on Saturday night when they visit the San Jose Sharks.

MARCH 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Scores on penalty shot Eklund converted on a penalty shot, fired three shots on goal, blocked three shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Impact Eklund has scored in each of his last two games. He drew the penalty shot Thursday early in the third period on a slash from Kraken forward Ryan Donato. Eklund has three points, a minus-5 rating, 14 shots on net, seven hits and six PIM through seven appearances at the NHL level this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first career goal Eklund scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Eklund's second-period tally was the first of his career, coming in his 15th game. He's picked up two points, 11 shots on net, five hits and a minus-6 rating through six outings this season. While there's a bit of a learning curve for the 20-year-old, he should continue to get top-six minutes alongside Tomas Hertl. Eklund remains more attractive in dynasty formats.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Eklund's Sharks season debut: A shift-by-shift breakdown Given the anticipation around Eklund, we decided to break down the shifts from his return to the Sharks.

MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Eklund scores tiebreaking goal late in 3rd period to send Sharks past Jets 2-1

Hertl gets hat trick, Eklund scores in OT to lift Sharks to dramatic 5-4 win over Islanders

Sharks prospect William Eklund undergoes shoulder surgery