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 in Saturday's loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 9, 2025
Eklund scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Eklund snapped a 10-game goal drought with his opening tally 1:25 into the first period. The 22-year-old has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight contests (one goal, two assists). For the season, he's reached the 40-point mark with 11 goals and 29 helpers, and he's added 97 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 32 hits and a minus-5 rating over 52 appearances.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    19:37
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:41
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:24
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
19:50
3:37
0:20
2023–24
18:40
2:42
0:51
2024–25
19:37
2:41
1:24
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Evan Berofsky's pickups this week include Jeff Skinner, whose work with Leon Draisaitl as his center the last two matchups resulted in a goal, two assists and four shots.
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6 days ago
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15 days ago
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17 days ago
Michael Finewax notes that J.T. Miller's trade to New York so far has done wonders, as he is centering the top line, between Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin.
NHL Waiver Wire: Pickups of the Week
22 days ago
Evan Berofsky's pickups this week include JJ Peterka, who's getting plenty of attention thanks to three goals, a helper, four shots and a plus-6 on Tuesday.
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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Hands out assist in overtime loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 6, 2025
Eklund logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Canucks.
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Nabs power-play assist in win
LWSan Jose Sharks
February 5, 2025
Eklund notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
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Deals power-play helper
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 24, 2025
Eklund notched a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.
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Records two assists Tuesday
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 22, 2025
Eklund recorded two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Predators.
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Eight points in last six games
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 14, 2025
Eklund had a goal and two assists in a 6-3 win over Detroit on Tuesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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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