General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has signed forward William Eklund to a three-year contract extension worth $16.8 million ($5.6 million AAV), starting in the 2026-27 season.

San Jose Sharks’ William Eklund (72) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Wild’s at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) ...

The San Jose Sharks have ranked dead-last in the NHL for two straight seasons. They’ve allowed the most goals-against (1,495) ...

The Sharks have signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract that carries an average annual value of $5.6 million. The deal is set to begin in 2026-27 after Eklund’s ...

For Sharks General Manager Mike Grier, the moves are a calculated effort to better insulate his superstar youngsters like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, William Eklund, and newcomer Michael Misa.

San Jose Sharks’ William Eklund (72) waits for a face-off against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their preseason game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 22 ...