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San Jose Sharks sign William Eklund to three-year contract extension SAN JOSE - The San Jose Sharks got a significant piece of business done on Tuesday, and it had nothi...

JULY 1, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Inks extension with San Jose Eklund (wrist) signed a three-year, $16.8 million contract extension with the Sharks on Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Eklund's new deal will kick in 2026-27. There hasn't been a substantial update on the status of Eklund's recovery from wrist surgery after the young forward was cut by a skate in a tune-up game at the 2025 IIHF World Championship in May. However, it was noted at the time that he is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall, and he's facing a three-month recovery period. When healthy, the 22-year-old Swede will fill a top-six role in addition to seeing time with the man advantage, and he's certainly a name to keep in mind for upcoming fantasy drafts considering his offensive output has increased in each of the last two seasons.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken 2025 Draft Targets: Victor Eklund Victor Eklund is the #2 ranked European skater in this year's NHL Draft, just sliding in behind his Djurgårdens IF teammate, Anton Frondell....

JUNE 26, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Undergoes surgery on wrist Eklund underwent successful wrist surgery Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact After a scary incident Saturday in which his wrist was cut by a skate in an exhibition contest ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Eklund will now be on the road to recovery. The 2021 first-round pick is set to miss the international tournament with Team Sweden, but he is expected to be ready for training camp in 2025-26. Peng noted that Eklund's recovery timeline is roughly three months. The 22-year-old Eklund took a step forward in his second full season with the Sharks, earning 17 goals and 58 points over 77 appearances. The left-shot winger's plus-minus rating also improved from minus-45 in 2023-24 to minus-7 in 2024-25, which highlights his progression on both ends of the ice.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In stable condition after skate cut Eklund (wrist) is in stable condition after his wrist was cut by Filip Hronek's skate during a tune-up game Saturday ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Sheng Peng of San Jo...

Impact Eklund's agent, Todd Diamond, said it looks like the skate "didn't cut key tendons or nerves at the moment." The 22-year-old Eklund was taken to a local hospital after the incident happened in Brno, Czechia. The World Championship, which begins May 9, is set to be played partially in Stockholm, Sweden, which is Eklund's hometown. The opportunity to represent Sweden at home would doubtlessly be special, but after that scary incident, the focus right now is squarely on his recovery.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

State of the Sharks: Eklund | San Jose Sharks Brodie Brazil sits down with forward William Eklund on locker clean out day on April 17, 2025 for a State of the Sharks update.

APRIL 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

The Sharks look to a brighter future after 2nd straight season with the NHL's worst record

The end result wasn’t much different for the San Jose Sharks with a second straight season finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Locker Clean Out (4/17): Eklund | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward William Eklund answers questions from the media at locker clean out on April 17 2025.

APRIL 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

Assist streak at three games Eklund logged an assist in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Eklund deflected a Tyler Toffoli shot, and Jan Rutta cleaned up the loose change at 4:20 of the second period. This was Eklund's third straight game with a helper, though he's now gone nine contests without a goal. The winger is up to 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists), 147 shots on net, 54 hits and a minus-5 rating across 75 appearances.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in back-to-back games Eklund logged an assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact This was Eklund's second straight game with a helper, and he's earned three assists during his eight-game goal drought. The 22-year-old winger set up a Henry Thrun tally to tie the game at 2-2 in the second period. Eklund is now at 57 points, 146 shots on net, 53 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 74 appearances.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs EDM (4/11): Eklund | San Jose Sharks William Eklund speaks to the media after the Sharks 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on April 11, 2025.

APRIL 12, 2025 • NHL.COM

Notches assist in overtime loss Eklund logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact Eklund has been limited to two assists over his last seven contests. The 22-year-old's fading a little bit late in the season, but he's still seeing top-six minutes and plenty of power-play time, so he could find a second wind over the final week. He's at 17 goals, 39 helpers, 141 shots on net, 53 hits, 42 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 73 appearances.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild host the Sharks after overtime win

The Minnesota Wild host the San Jose Sharks after the Wild took down the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Postgame vs SEA (4/5): Eklund | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward William Eklund speaks with the media following the Sharks loss to the Seattle Kraken on April 5, 2025.

APRIL 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs ANA (4/1): Eklund | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward William Eklund speaks with the media following the Sharks shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks on April 1, 2025.

APRIL 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

Offers helper Tuesday Eklund recorded an assist, eight shots on net, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Eklund set a season high in shots on net, but he didn't have the most in the game -- Mason McTavish directed 11 pucks on target. The 22-year-old Eklund has picked up seven points and 21 shots over his last eight outings while continuing to fill a top-six role. He's now at 55 points, 134 shots, 48 hits, 41 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating across 69 appearances this season.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pacific Division foes meet when Anaheim hosts San Jose

The Anaheim Ducks host the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of Pacific Division opponents

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharks face the Kings in Pacific Division action

The Los Angeles Kings face the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of Pacific Division squads

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

San Jose takes on New York following shootout victory

The San Jose Sharks host the New York Rangers after the Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Contributes two points Eklund scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Eklund's second-period goal was a bit of a lucky bounce after a failed pass by the Maple Leafs. He also set up Tyler Toffoli for a third-period tally that put the Sharks ahead 5-3. This was Eklund's second multi-point effort in a row, and he's up to five goals and seven helpers across 11 games in March. The 22-year-old winger set a career high with his 17th goal, and he's produced 54 points, 124 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 66 appearances in his second full season.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toffoli scores twice and Sharks edge Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing late lead

Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and had an assist and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing a late lead

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Sharks - March 27, 2025

MARCH 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll Gaffes Clearing Attempt As William Eklund Deflects In Puck Off Skate

MARCH 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

One of each in win Eklund scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact This was Eklund's third multi-point effort of the month, and he's up to four goals and six assists over 10 contests in March. The 22-year-old winger opened the scoring at 2:13 of the second period and set up a Barclay Goodrow empty-netter in the final minute of the game. For the season, Eklund has 16 goals, 52 points, 121 shots on net, 45 hits, 41 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 65 appearances.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carlsson's late goal helps Sharks sink slumping Bruins 3-1

Lucas Carlsson scored the go-ahead goal — his first of the season — with 3:23 left in the game and the San Jose Sharks topped the Boston Bruins 3-1

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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