Sharks acquire the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa
Sharks acquire 9th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa
📍 Where it landed
The Sharks acquired the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa. In exchange, the Senators acquired William Eklund from the Sharks.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (7)
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Senators acquiring F Eklund from Sharks TSN · 90d ago
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Sharks acquire the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa NHL.com · 90d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: Sharks acquire 9th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa
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The San Jose Sharks have acquired the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Ottawa Senators. Coverage emphasizes the trade and its details, with multiple sources reporting on the acquisition.
The ESPN report notes that the Senators acquired William Eklund from the Sharks in exchange for the pick. The trade has been covered by various sports outlets, including Sportsnet.ca, Pro Hockey Rumors, TSN, ESPN, and NHL.com.
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Answered
Which team acquired the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft?
The San Jose Sharks
What did the Senators acquire from the Sharks?
William Eklund
What was traded for the ninth overall selection?
William Eklund
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