Senators land Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
📍 Where it landed
The Senators acquired William Eklund, Brandon Svoboda, and another player from the Sharks in exchange for the ninth-overall draft pick. The trade provided the Sharks with a top-10 pick and increased flexibility ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
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The Ottawa Senators have acquired William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the No. 9 pick in the draft.
Coverage emphasizes the trade's impact on both teams, with the Senators adding Eklund as a potential replacement for Tkachuk. The trade was reported by multiple outlets, including ESPN, TribLIVE, Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, NBC Sports, and NHL.com.
The trade also involves other players, with the Sharks sending two prospects, including Penn-Trafford grad Brandon Svoboda, to the Senators.
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Quick answers
Who did the Senators acquire from the Sharks?
William Eklund
What did the Sharks receive in the trade?
The No. 9 pick in the draft
Which outlets reported the trade?
ESPN, TribLIVE, Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, NBC Sports, and NHL.com
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