APRIL 7 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
WILLIAM EKLUND #72 - LEFT WING - SAN JOSE SHARKS
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William Eklund nets hat trick with OT goal, and Devin Cooley gets first win as Sharks beat Blues 3-2 William Eklund scored in overtime to finish a hat trick, Devin Cooley made 34 saves in his first NHL win, and the San Jose Sharks beat the S...
William Eklund's hat trick takes down Blues in OT William Eklund completed his hat trick with 1:04 left in overtime and the host San Jose Sharks defeated the St.Louis Blues 3-2 on Saturday.E...
APRIL 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
William Eklund Caps Off First Career Hat Trick With THRILLING OT Winner
APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE
Hands out helper in loss Eklund notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.
Impact 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.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Generates power-play assist Eklund notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Impact 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.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up helper Saturday Eklund notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.
Impact 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.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Records helper Saturday Eklund posted a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact 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.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Eklund scores after demotion, but Sharks' skid reaches six games SAN JOSE, Calif – It was perhaps an opportunity for San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund to get his bearings again, to take some weight of...
MARCH 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Deposits lone goal in loss Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.
Impact 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.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Hands out power-play helper Eklund recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Islanders.
Impact 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.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Thursday Eklund (undisclosed) will play Thursday versus the Islanders, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Eklund appeared to be hurt at the end of the Sharks' game Tuesday versus the Stars, but it doesn't appear to be 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.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Needs help off ice at end of game 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, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now repo...
Impact 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.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Eklund (illness) is expected to play versus the Stars on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Eklund (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Dallas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Eklund (undisclosed) will not suit up Sunday against the Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Eklund appears to be a late scratch Sunday and it's unclear what sort of injury he's dealing with. 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.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up assist in win Eklund recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Two apples in loss Eklund put up two assists in a 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Saturday.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Provides goal vs. LA Eklund netted a goal in a 4-3 shootout win over LA on Monday.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Thursday Eklund posted an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Logs helper in loss Eklund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
