William Eklund
| William Eklund | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eklund and Mika Zibanejad in January 2024 | |||
| Born |
12 October 2002 Haninge, Sweden | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
San Jose Sharks Djurgårdens IF | ||
| NHL draft |
7th overall, 2021 San Jose Sharks | ||
| Playing career | 2020–present | ||
William Eklund (born 12 October 2002) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Considered the top international prospect for the 2021 NHL entry draft by NHL Central Scouting, he was selected seventh overall by the San Jose Sharks.