Bigger trade now an option after Sharks deal William Eklund for No. 9 draft pick
The San Jose Sharks have made a significant move ahead of the 2026 NHL draft, trading William Eklund for the No. 9 pick.
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📍 How it ended
The San Jose Sharks traded William Eklund to Ottawa for the ninth overall draft pick. This transaction provided the Sharks with more flexibility and the option for a bigger trade ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The San Jose Sharks have traded William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NHL draft. The move is part of a series of trades that have given the Sharks more flexibility in their draft strategy. Coverage from Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports Bay Area & California emphasizes the Sharks' increased flexibility and the potential for bigger trades.
The Hockey News provides insight into the Sharks' general manager's rationale behind the trade. WKBN.com notes Eklund's previous affiliation with the Phantoms. The next steps involve watching how the Sharks utilize their new draft pick and whether they make additional trades.
Coverage does not yet specify the Senators' plans for Eklund.
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Quick answers
Who was traded by the San Jose Sharks?
William Eklund was traded by the San Jose Sharks.
What did the San Jose Sharks receive in the trade?
The San Jose Sharks received the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NHL draft.
Which team acquired William Eklund?
The Ottawa Senators acquired William Eklund.
Coverage (5)
- Former Phantom dealt in major NHL trade WKBN.com · 23d ago
- San Jose GM Describes Why He Traded William Eklund To Ottawa The Hockey News · 23d ago
- Recent trades give the Sharks plenty of flexibility ahead of 2026 NHL draft Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Shark Bait: Did The Senators Get Enough For Their Ninth Overall Pick? Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Bigger trade now an option after Sharks deal William Eklund for No. 9 draft pick NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 23d ago
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