Ottawa Senators acquire William Eklund and two prospects from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a first-round pick in 2026

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   Ottawa Senators Acquire William Eklund and Prospects from San Jose Sharks

   The Ottawa Senators traded the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks. In return, Ottawa received forwards William Eklund and Kasper Halttunen, along with the rights to unsigned draft pick Brandon Svoboda. The ninth pick was previously acquired by Ottawa from the Florida Panthers in a trade for Brady Tkachuk.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Ottawa Senators acquired forwards William Eklund and Kasper Halttunen and the rights to Brandon Svoboda from the San Jose Sharks.
   • The San Jose Sharks received the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in exchange.
   • Ottawa previously obtained the ninth overall pick from the Florida Panthers in a trade for Brady Tkachuk.
   • William Eklund is 23 years old.
   • Eklund recorded 15 goals and 38 assists for 53 points in 78 games last season.
   • The trade was announced on Tuesday.
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2. 5d ago

   Ottawa Senators Acquire William Eklund and Prospects from San Jose Sharks

   The Ottawa Senators traded their ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks. In return, Ottawa received forward William Eklund, forward Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to Brandon Svoboda. The move follows Ottawa's recent trade of captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Ottawa Senators acquired forward William Eklund, forward Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to unsigned draft pick Brandon Svoboda from the San Jose Sharks.
   • The San Jose Sharks received the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa.
   • William Eklund recorded 53 points this season for San Jose.
   • The Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
   • William Eklund is reuniting with Fabian Zetterlund in Ottawa.
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