Stats for player Eklund, William #72 (LW) - San Jose Sharks - 2024/2025 Regular Season

Height:	5'11''
Weight:	181 lbs.
Shoots:	L
Born on:	Oct. 12, 2002
Age:	21
Birthplace:	Stockholm, None
Salary:	$0.000M
Cap Hit:	$0.000M
NHL.com:	Go

Statistics - 2024/2025 Regular Season

Split	GP	GM	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPA	SHG	SHA	GWG	S	Hits	Blks	SPCT	P/G
Actual	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Projected	0	82	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Date	News	Advice
April 15, 2024	Eklund recorded an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Oilers. - Eklund has gotten on the scoresheet in eight of the last nine games, earning four goals and seven assists in that span. The 21-year-old winger is up to 45 points, a minus-42 rating, 128 shots on net and 72 blocked shots through 79 appearances. Given the Sharks' poor play overall, Eklund has made a positive impression as the current keystone of the team's rebuild.	None
April 14, 2024	Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Wild. - Eklund has four goals and six assists over his last eight outings. The 21-year-old winger is putting together a strong finish to his first full NHL campaign. For the season, he's at 44 points, 125 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a minus-39 rating through 78 appearances in a top-six role.	None
April 11, 2024	Eklund notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken. - Eklund is piling up points late in the season with six goals and seven assists over his last 11 contests. The winger set up Kyle Burroughs' go-ahead tally in the second period and also assisted on a Fabian Zetterlund goal less than a minute later. Eklund has 43 points, 125 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-40 rating through 77 outings overall, and he's played primarily in a top-six role in his first full campaign.	None
April 9, 2024	Eklund scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames. - Eklund has six goals and five assists over his last 10 outings while seeing primarily top-line usage in that span. The winger is up to 16 goals, 41 points, 125 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-42 rating over 76 appearances. Eklund hasn't been dominant, but he's shown enough overall for fantasy managers in dynasty formats to remain optimistic about his future.	None
April 6, 2024	Eklund collected three goals - including one in overtime - in a 3-2 overtime win over the Blues on Saturday. - Eklund was hot as a pistol against the Blues. He scored twice on the power play in the second period and then added the game winner in the extra frame for his 15th of the year. The 21-year-old rookie is now on a modest four-game point streak, scoring three goals and three assists over that span. While he might not be a must-start option right now, Eklund is a player to monitor closely in future drafts as he continues to develop.	None
April 4, 2024	Eklund notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings. - Eklund has two goals and five helpers over his last seven contests. The 21-year-old winger was dropped to the fourth line amid some overall struggles in March, but he's bounced back well and appears set to close out the season strong. He's posted 37 points, 117 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a minus-43 rating through 73 appearances this season.	None
April 2, 2024	Eklund notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - Eklund has been warm on offense with two goals and four assists over his last six games. Three of those points have come with the man advantage, including his secondary helper on Fabian Zetterlund's tally Monday. Eklund is up to 36 points, 117 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a minus-43 rating through 72 appearances, playing mainly in a top-six role in his first full NHL campaign.	None
March 30, 2024	Eklund notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues. - Eklund has two goals and three assists over his last five outings, a strong response to a recent five-game slump. The 21-year-old winger has occasionally dipped into a bottom-six role this season, but he's been firmly in the top six while his offense is warm. Overall, he's produced 35 points, 116 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating over 71 appearances.	None
March 26, 2024	Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars. - Eklund was involved in the Sharks' first two goals, but the Stars didn't let the hosts rally much after that. This was Eklund's first multi-point effort since Jan. 30. He has four points over his last three games despite starting each of those contests on the fourth line. The 21-year-old is at 12 tallies, 34 points, 111 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating through 69 appearances on the year.	None
March 24, 2024	Eklund posted a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks. - Eklund set up the second of Fabian Zetterlund's two goals in the second period. The 21-year-old Eklund has gotten on the scoresheet in each of the last two games despite playing on the fourth line. The winger has 32 points, 109 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating through 68 contests overall. His current assignment is less than encouraging, but his presence on the top power-play unit at least offers some upside.	None
March 21, 2024	Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. - Eklund entered Thursday on a five-game point drought, and he had gone eight contests without a goal. That earned him a demotion to the fourth line, but he bounced back well by tying the game at 1-1 in the first period. Eklund has 11 goals, 31 points, 109 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating over 67 appearances. He's still got some bumps in the road ahead while playing for a rebuilding team, but he's shown a lot of positives this season, his first full NHL campaign.	None
March 7, 2024	Eklund (undisclosed) will play Thursday versus the Islanders, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports. - Eklund appeared to be hurt at the end of the Sharks' game Tuesday versus the Stars, but it clearly didn't end up being a long-term issue. The 21-year-old rookie will slot into the second-line center role again and he should be on the first power-play unit as well against the Isles.	None
March 5, 2024	Eklund (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Dallas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - If Eklund is able to go, he should return to a featured role following his one-game absence, skating on the second line and first power-play unit against the Stars. He's picked up 10 goals and 27 points through 58 contests this season.	None
March 3, 2024	Eklund (illness) will not suit up Sunday against the Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Eklund appears to be a late scratch Sunday due to his illness. The 21-year-old has 10 goals and 27 points through 58 games this season. In his absence, Kevin Labanc will likely get back in the lineup. Eklund's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Stars.	None
March 2, 2024	Eklund scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars. - Eklund scored for the second game in a row as the Sharks' second line led their offense. The 21-year-old has done alright while filling in as a center amid the ongoing absences of Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin). Eklund is up to 10 goals, 27 points, 95 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-29 rating through 58 appearances, and he should continue to see top-six minutes.	None
Feb. 29, 2024	Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots, added four PIM and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. - Eklund entered Thursday with no points in his last four games and no goals in his last 10 outings. He snapped both slumps with a tally in the second period, briefly tying the game at 3-3. The 21-year-old winger has been solid in a top-six role with 26 points and 93 shots on net, but he also carries a minus-31 rating and 26 PIM through 57 appearances this season. Eklund continues to fill in at center while the Sharks are thin at that position due to injuries.	None
Feb. 15, 2024	Eklund recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames. - Eklund has six helpers over his last five games, but he's gone six contests without a goal. With Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin) both out, Eklund will have a chance to gain further experience as a center. The 21-year-old is up to eight goals, 25 points, 82 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-23 rating through 52 appearances. He's a player to hold in dynasty formats, though his offense is on the fringe of being valuable in redraft leagues.	None
Jan. 31, 2024	Eklund posted an assist, two PIM, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks. - It wasn't as efficient as his first game at center, but Eklund still did alright Wednesday. The rookie has five assists over his last three outings heading into the All-Star break. Overall, he's up to 23 points, 78 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-22 rating through 50 appearances. Eklund might move back to the wing when Tomas Hertl (lower body) and Mikael Granlund (upper body) return to the lineup.	None
Jan. 30, 2024	Eklund notched a pair of assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken. - Eklund took a turn at center with Tomas Hertl (lower body) not available. The early returns are encouraging -- while Eklund won just four of nine faceoffs, he played a strong 200-foot game and was able to make positive contributions on offense and defense. The 21-year-old has five points over his last four games, and he's up to eight goals, 14 assists, 78 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 49 contests overall.	None
Jan. 27, 2024	Eklund put up two assists in a 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Saturday. - It was his first multi-point game since Dec. 5. The talented, abovee-average skater has 21 points, including 13 assists, in 48 games this season. Eklund sees the ice well, and his game is quietly developing, even on the toothless teal. His fantasy value may not take a leap without help, but it will if the Sharks can surround him with a bit more talent.	None
Jan. 22, 2024	Eklund netted a goal in a 4-3 shootout win over LA on Monday. - Eklund's marker came midway through the second period to boost the Sharks' lead to 2-0. It was his eighth goal and 19th point in 46 appearances this season. Eklund was limited to two assists over his previous 13 contests, but the 21-year-old does have offensive upside and is being put in a position to succeed -- he entered Monday's action averaging 18:16 of ice time this campaign.	None
Jan. 4, 2024	Eklund posted an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets. - Eklund reached the 10-assist mark when he set up an Alexander Barabanov tally in the second period. The helper snapped a five-game point drought for Eklund. Those swings of hot and cold play on offense are likely to continue as the 21-year-old winger adapts to his top-line role in a weak offense. For the season, he's produced 17 points, 60 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 38 appearances.	None
Dec. 21, 2023	Eklund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. - 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.	None
Dec. 17, 2023	Eklund recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche. - 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.	None
Dec. 12, 2023	Eklund (lower body) will play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - 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.	None
Dec. 10, 2023	Eklund (lower body) will not be available Sunday against the Golden Knights, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports. - Eklund was a late scratch and will be replaced in the lineup by Givani Smith. The team should have an update on Eklund's status sometime before Tuesday's game against the Jets. He has six goals and 13 points in 27 games this season.	None
Dec. 5, 2023	Eklund tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Islanders. - 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.	None
Dec. 2, 2023	Eklund scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils. - 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.	None
Nov. 24, 2023	Eklund had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on Friday. - 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.	None
Nov. 16, 2023	Eklund scored a goal on a team-high four shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues. - 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.	None
Nov. 12, 2023	Eklund registered an assist in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks. - 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.	None
Nov. 9, 2023	Eklund produced an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers. - 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.	None
Nov. 7, 2023	Eklund tallied a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers. - 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.	None
Nov. 2, 2023	Per Max Miller of The Hockey News, Eklund (illness) will be in the Sharks lineup versus the Canucks on Thursday. - 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.	None
Nov. 1, 2023	Eklund is battling an illness Wednesday, though he's still probable for Thursday's contest versus Vancouver, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. - 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.	None
Oct. 18, 2023	Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes. - 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.	None
Sept. 6, 2023	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. - 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.	None
March 19, 2023	Eklund was assigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday. - 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.	None
March 17, 2023	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. - 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.	None
Oct. 14, 2022	Eklund was sent back to the AHL Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Eklund was recalled Thursday but it was just a paper move for salary cap reasons, as he was returned to AHL San Jose Friday. Eklund travelled with the Sharks to Europe at the start of the season but was a healthy scratch in both games against the Predators.	None
Oct. 13, 2022	Eklund was promoted from AHL San Jose on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Eklund was sent down after the Sharks' two NHL Global Series games in Prague, but he'll rejoin the active roster less than a week later. The 20-year-old could be in line to immediately join the lineup if Alexander Barabanov (lower body) and Timo Meier (upper body) both remain out for Friday's game versus the Hurricanes and/or Saturday's game against the Blackhawks.	None
Oct. 9, 2022	Eklund was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Eklund was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the season. The 19-year-old forward tallied four assists in nine NHL appearances during the 2021-22 campaign. It's unclear if he'll spend more time with the big club this year.	None
Nov. 5, 2021	Eklund will be reassigned to Djurgarden of the SHL, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Eklund played pretty well during his nine-game audition with the Sharks, picking up four helpers while averaging 14:20 of ice time per contest over that span, but San Jose has opted to sent the 19-year-old winger back to his native Sweden for the remainder of the season to avoid burning a year off his entry-level contract. Although Eklund's likely seen his last NHL action in 2021-22, he'll almost certainly be ready to take on a prominent full-time role with the Sharks next campaign.	None

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Date	Opponent	State	Season
Oct 10 2024 22:30 EDT	STL	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 12 2024 22:00 EDT	ANA	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 15 2024 20:00 EDT	at DAL	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 17 2024 20:30 EDT	at CHI	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 18 2024 20:00 EDT	at WPG	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 20 2024 20:00 EDT	COL	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 22 2024 22:15 EDT	at ANA	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 24 2024 22:30 EDT	at LAK	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 26 2024 22:00 EDT	at VGK	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 28 2024 21:00 EDT	at UTA	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 29 2024 22:00 EDT	LAK	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Oct 31 2024 22:30 EDT	CHI	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 2 2024 22:00 EDT	VAN	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 5 2024 22:30 EST	CBJ	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 7 2024 22:30 EST	MIN	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 10 2024 19:00 EST	at NJD	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 11 2024 19:00 EST	at PHI	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 14 2024 19:00 EST	at NYR	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 16 2024 19:00 EST	at PIT	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season
Nov 18 2024 22:30 EST	DET	Pre-game	2024/2025 Regular Season

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Date	Key	Old Value	New Value
2024-07-30	Salary Cap Hit	$0.000M	$0.000M
2024-07-30	Salary	$0.000M	$0.000M
2024-07-30	Pickable	No	Yes
2024-07-04	Active in League	No	Yes
2024-07-04	Franchise	2024	2024 San Jose Sharks