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Left Wing•#72William Eklund is a 23-year-old left wing for the San Jose Sharks. Selected 7th overall by SJS in the 2021 NHL Draft. Born in Stockholm, SWE.
In 2025-26, William has been a consistent offensive contributor with 15 goals and 38 assists for 53 points in 78 games. He averages 0.68 points per game on 18:32 of ice time. Primarily a playmaker, William's game is built around creating chances for teammates.
15
Goals
38
Assists
53
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
78
GP
15
G
38
A
53
P
-31
+/-
176
S
8.5%
S%
16
PPP
0.68
P/GP
2.3
S/GP
18:32
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | @ WPG | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 3 | 14:24 |
| Apr 15 | @ CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 17:03 |
| Apr 13 | @ NSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 16:57 |
| Apr 11 | vs VAN |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
63
Offense
20
Defense
42
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL forwards. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays strong offensive ability, exceptional playmaking. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
43-pt spreadThe 43-point spread between offensive (63th) and defensive (20th) percentiles is extreme for a winger. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays strong offensive ability, exceptional playmaking. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
43-pt spreadThe 43-point spread between offensive (63th) and defensive (20th) percentiles is extreme for a winger. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout William Eklund's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | SJS | 78 | 15 | 38 | 53 | -31 | 176 | 8.5% |
| 24-252024-25 | SJS | 77 | 17 | 41 | 58 | -7 | 151 | 11.3% |
Top teammates by points on the San Jose Sharks this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 18:32 |
| Apr 9 | @ ANA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
15
Current: 15
Assists
38
Current: 38
Points
53
Current: 53
Moderate production expected. Likely to finish between 53-56 points with consistent deployment.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | SJS | 80 | 16 | 29 | 45 | -45 | 128 | 12.5% |
| 22-232022-23 | SJS | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 18 | 11.1% |
| 21-222021-22 | SJS | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 8 | --- |
| Career | --- | 252 | 50 | 113 | 163 | -91 | 481 | 10.4% |
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