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Top William Eklund News

  • Sharks' William Eklund: Registers two points

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Records helper Saturday

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Deposits lone goal in loss

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Hands out power-play helper

    Eklund recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Islanders.

    Eklund has a pair of goals and two assists over his last four outings. His feed toward the net bounced off Thomas Bordeleau's skate and in for the Sharks' first goal. Eklund continues to put up solid offense despite the dwindling talent on the team around him. He has 29 points (10 on the power play), 97 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a minus-34 rating through 60 appearances this season.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Available to play Thursday

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Needs help off the ice

    Eklund was helped off the ice at the end of Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars, and head coach David Quinn had no update on his status following the game, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

    Eklund posted a power-play assist and a minus-4 rating in the contest. The Sharks are already running thin down the middle -- Eklund's a natural winger but has been playing at center in recent weeks. An update on his status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Islanders.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Set to play

    Eklund (illness) is expected to play versus the Stars on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Eklund was considered a game-time decision Tuesday after missing Sunday's contest. He has scored in each of his last two outings and should center the second line after his one-game absence.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Game-time call

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Not playing Sunday

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Scores in Saturday's shootout loss

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Buries power-play goal

    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 the position due to injuries.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Picks up assist in win

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Records helper Wednesday

    Eklund posted an assist, two PIM, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

    He wasn't as efficient during 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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Productive as center in win

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Two apples in loss

    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 21-year-old 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 bite offensively.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Provides goal vs. LA

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Records assist Thursday

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Logs helper in loss

    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.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Nabs power-play helper

    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 latched onto 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 Eklund settles into for the rest of the campaign as he continues to get comfortable with the NHL.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Breaks tie on power play

    Eklund scored a power-play goal on three shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

    Eklund's third-period marker broke a 1-1 tie, sending the Sharks to their third win in the last four games. Eklund missed Sunday's game in Vegas due to an illness, but he bounced back with 16:10 of ice time in this contest. He has three goals and three helpers over his last five outings, giving him 14 points (five on the power play), 44 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 28 games this season.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-10, 176 lbs
Birthplace: Haninge, Sweden
Age: 21
Experience: 2
Shoots: Left