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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Eklund has four points in his last two games (two goals, two assists) and eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past six outings. Eklund has rewarded keeper and dynasty managers with a massive jump in production this season. He has 10 games and 24 assists in 41 games, which is a near 70-point pace.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    19:35
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:35
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:29
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
19:50
3:37
0:20
2023–24
18:40
2:42
0:51
2024–25
19:35
2:35
1:29
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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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Nets lone goal in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 11, 2025
Eklund scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.
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Two power-play points in loss
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 7, 2025
Eklund scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Assist in return from injury
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 4, 2025
Eklund picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over New Jersey.
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Ready to rock
LWSan Jose Sharks
January 4, 2025
Eklund (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday versus New Jersey, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
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Unavailable for Thursday
LWSan Jose Sharks
Upper Body
January 1, 2025
Eklund (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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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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