| Born: | October 12, 2002 | Draft: | 2021 Sharks 7th Overall |
| Hometown: | Haninge, Sweden | Position: | Center/Left Wing |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Team: | Ottawa Senators |
William Eklund (born October 12, 2002) is a Swedish ice hockey forward currently playing for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL). Eklund is the son of retired ice hockey player Christian Eklund, who also played for Djurgården. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks.
William Eklund Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| June 23, 2026 |  | Kasper Halttunen Brandon Svoboda |  | 2026 1st RD Pick (Keaton Verhoeff) |
Deeper Dive
- Sharks’ Eklund Looks to Lead Sweden to World Junior Gold
- William Eklund: 2021 Draft Prospect Profile
- Sharks Find the Star They Need in William Eklund
Achievements
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Bronze Medal (2019)
- SHL Rookie of the Year (2021)
- Swedish Junior Player of the Year (2021)
- NHL E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence (2021)
