The deal will make Eklund the Sharks’ second-highest-paid forward in 2026-27, with Tyler Toffoli’s contract, which runs through the 2027-28 season, carrying a $6 million AAV.

The Sharks have signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract that carries an average annual value of $5.6 million. The deal is set to begin in 2026-27 after Eklund’s current ...

Tyler Toffoli has been a great fit as the resident veteran to help usher them along. But bringing in a defenseman to bolster that group would be a smart move on July 1.

San Jose Sharks lock in William Eklund, sign Adam Gaudette, Philipp Kurashev and John Klingberg, and trade for Alex Nedeljkovic on busy day ...

What kind of extension should the San Jose Sharks offer William Eklund? Eklund is eligible for an extension on Jul. 1. It’s worth noting, the 22-year-old winger is not a free agent this summer ...

Eklund, a playmaking winger, set career highs with 17 goals, 41 assists, and 58 points this past season. Just 22, the crafty and competitive Eklund’s best years should be ahead of him.

Apr 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) stands on the ice against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose.

San Jose Sharks’ William Eklund (72) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Wild’s at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) ...