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.

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 ...

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.

William Eklund is going to be with the Sharks …for some time. And hopefully for San Jose, a long time after that. Eklund signed a three-year contract extension for $16.8 million ($5.6 million ...

automation The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract extension Tuesday. The team also re-signed forward Colin White to a one-year, two-way deal.

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) ...