Ottawa Senators acquire William Eklund and two prospects from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a first-round pick in 2026
The Ottawa Senators have reshaped their roster by acquiring forward William Eklund and two prospects from the San Jose Sharks.
📍 Aftermath
The Ottawa Senators completed the trade with the San Jose Sharks, acquiring forward William Eklund and two prospects in exchange for their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The deal included Penn-Trafford graduate Brandon Svoboda as part of the Sharks' return package.
Coverage of the trade did not provide further updates beyond the initial transaction.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward William Eklund and two unnamed prospects from the San Jose Sharks. In exchange, the Sharks received the Senators' ninth-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Coverage from NHL.com, CBC, Sportsnet, The New York Times, ESPN, and TribLIVE.com focuses on the trade dynamics, with some outlets highlighting the inclusion of Penn-Trafford graduate Brandon Svoboda among the prospects and the potential for Eklund to serve as a replacement for Tkachuk. Future reports will track the integration of Eklund and the two prospects into the Ottawa lineup.
Details regarding the identities of the second unnamed prospect and how the trade affects draft positioning for the remainder of the 2026 selection process remain points of interest.
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Sources (7)
- Senators acquire Eklund, prospects from Sharks for ninth-overall pick at 2026 draft CBC · 45d ago
- Eklund traded to Senators by Sharks for No. 9 pick in 2026 Draft NHL.com · 45d ago
- Why trading for William Eklund is smart bet for Senators Sportsnet.ca · 45d ago
- Sharks include Penn-Trafford grad Brandon Svoboda in trade of William Eklund to Senators for No. 9 pick TribLIVE.com · 45d ago
- NHL trade grades: Senators add Eklund as Tkachuk replacement, Sharks get another top-10 pick The New York Times · 45d ago
- Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick ESPN · 45d ago
- Ottawa Senators acquire William Eklund and two prospects from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a first-round pick in 2026 NHL.com · 45d ago
Answered
What did the San Jose Sharks receive in the trade?
The Sharks received a first-round pick, specifically the ninth-overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Which players are moving to the Ottawa Senators?
The Senators are acquiring forward William Eklund and two prospects, one of whom is identified as Brandon Svoboda.
When did the trade take place?
The trade was reported by multiple outlets on June 23, 2026.
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