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.
Lights lamp in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
December 19, 2024
Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
ANALYSIS
Eklund ended a six-game goal drought with his second-period tally to put the Sharks ahead 2-1. The 22-year-old winger looked good in November, but he has been quieter with four points over eight outings in December. Overall, he has six goals, 26 points, 54 shots on net, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 34 appearances.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    20:04
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:50
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:42
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
19:50
3:37
0:20
2023–24
18:40
2:42
0:51
2024–25
20:04
2:50
1:42
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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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Produces helper Saturday
LWSan Jose Sharks
December 15, 2024
Eklund notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
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On career pace
LWSan Jose Sharks
December 3, 2024
Eklund scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift the Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday.
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Bags pair of apples
LWSan Jose Sharks
November 30, 2024
Eklund notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.
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Adds assist in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
November 28, 2024
Eklund managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
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Dishes pair of helpers
LWSan Jose Sharks
November 26, 2024
Eklund logged a pair of assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.
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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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