The Sharks have extended William Eklund.
The three-year contract extension, which kicks off in the 2026-27 NHL season, has a $5.6 million AAV.
Tuesday was the first day that San Jose’s 2021 No. 7 pick was eligible for an extension. Eklund was set to be a restricted free agent after the 2028-29 season.
The bridge contract breaks down as $4.4 million in 2026-27 (with a $1 million signing bonus), $5.6 million in 2027-28, $5.8 million in 2028-29.
That’s in line with San Jose Hockey Now’s prediction for an Eklund extension: “If Eklund and the Sharks discuss three or four-year extensions, over $5 million AAV seems like a realistic possibility.”
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