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 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (7)
- Eklund Deal Can Open Up Bigger Trade for Sharks…But For Who? Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Former Phantom dealt in major NHL trade WKBN.com · 45d ago
- Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks Sportsnet.ca · 45d ago
- Ottawa Senators Acquire William Eklund Pro Hockey Rumors · 45d ago
- Senators acquiring F Eklund from Sharks TSN · 45d ago
- Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick ESPN · 45d ago
- Sharks acquire the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa NHL.com · 45d ago broke it first
Where it stands
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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