C/LW William Eklund - San Jose Sharks, NHL (2021, 7th, SJS)

[Willy Stylez]

Is he related to the ****ty Eklund that creates bogus rumors and somehow has a prefix on the Trade section? That Eklund?

Hehe no.

 

[EK47]

Seems he just registered his first SHL point.

 

[VictorLustig]

Really like his game. High intensity with and without the puck. Surprisingly strong on his skates too.

 

[VictorLustig]

Played better than both Holtz and Raymond in todays game. Added an assist.

 

[swedehollow]

Played better than both Holtz and Raymond in todays game. Added an assist.

I was at the game. I saw him having a really good game, sometimes playing with Holtz and they played great. Holtz have had a tendency, even during WJC, to have the puck on his blade and the aim to shoot or pass but just lose it instead and this is really holding him back atm. However, even though Eklund had 2 helpers, I thought Raymond was really the best of them three. He got more time and played better and better as the game went on. Was used stationary in front of goal on the PP though, which I didn't like. He should be used as the playmaker instead, and he really needs to work on his conditioning.

My view is that Eklund will have a excellent SHL-carreer, but I doubt it will translate well into the NHL.

 

[theslatcher]

Just scored in a pre-season game against HV 71.

 

[Prntscrn]

edit: Just got beaten to it

 

[theslatcher]

Looks like after a pre-season where he has done well with Holtz, and rotating centers he'll get a shot on Djurgårdens top line alongside Holtz, and a now healthy Josefson.

 

[Prntscrn]

Looks like after a pre-season where he has done well with Holtz, and rotating centers he'll get a shot on Djurgårdens top line alongside Holtz, and a now healthy Josefson.

Hopefully he uses this opportunity. Though I see no reason to not play Ågren-Josefson & Axelsson-Strandberg as LW-C on the two top lines

 

[theslatcher]

Had a good game today, the Eklund-Josefson-Holtz line was literally the only line that could keep up with Frölunda. Should've played more, but you gotta play lines that plays brutally bad more ice time, you know?

 

[Prntscrn]

Lil Fimp got his first SHL goal. Empty netter though

 

[theslatcher]

Lil Fimp got his first SHL goal. Empty netter though

Should have his first against a goalie if he, and his linemates, keep up the way they've been playing.

 

[Prntscrn]

OT winner

 

[Prntscrn]

 

[Techcoockie]

Will this kid go top 5 in 2021 draft ? his stats are impressive, will start watching him

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

For those in Sweden watching him regularly, how would you compare him to the following players in terms of overall ability:

Lucas Raymond
Alexander Holtz
Nils Hoglander
Samuel Fagemo
Jonattan Berggren

 

[Dion TheFluff]

the guy has great stats but hasn't seemed to have garnered to much hype?

A possible top 10/5 pick if he can keep up his play?

here's a nice little sequence right before the goal

 

[DatDude44]

Why’s his last name gotta be eklund tho.....

 

[VictorLustig]

For those in Sweden watching him regularly, how would you compare him to the following players in terms of overall ability:

Lucas Raymond
Alexander Holtz
Nils Hoglander
Samuel Fagemo
Jonattan Berggren

He's roughly on par with Raymond and Holtz right now as a player. Don't see the same high end upside though.

Better than the other three.

 

[OiledUp]

Why’s his last name gotta be eklund tho.....

He's getting drafted top 5. E5.

 

[Cap'n Flavour]

Why’s his last name gotta be eklund tho.....

I'm going to take a wild guess and say that it's probably because his father's last name is Eklund. Could be anything though.

 

[Prntscrn]

1 + 1 8 minutes into todays game. He’s been so good this season

 

[Prntscrn]

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

7 points in 10 SHL games in an SHL that has the most talent it’s had since the lockout. Should push into the top 10 at this pace.

 

[Prntscrn]

7 points in 10 SHL games in an SHL that has the most talent it’s had since the lockout. Should push into the top 10 at this pace.

Make that 8 as he adds a goal