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 acquired forward William Eklund and two prospects from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2026 first-round draft pick.
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The Ottawa Senators finalized a trade with the San Jose Sharks to secure forward William Eklund. The package also includes two prospects, one of whom is identified as Penn-Trafford graduate Brandon Svoboda. In exchange, the Sharks received the Senators' first-round pick, specifically the No. 9 overall selection in the 2026 draft.
Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, The New York Times, and TribLIVE.com confirms the transaction details. Reporting focuses on the exchange of current roster assets for high-value draft capital. The New York Times notes the acquisition in the context of the Senators' roster changes.
Attention now shifts to the integration of Eklund and the prospects into the Ottawa lineup. Coverage does not yet specify the identity of the second prospect included in the deal or the long-term roster implications for the Sharks following the acquisition of the No. 9 pick.
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Quick answers
What did the Ottawa Senators give up for William Eklund?
The Senators traded their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft, which is the No. 9 overall selection.
Which players are moving to Ottawa?
The Senators acquired William Eklund and two prospects, including Brandon Svoboda.
When did this trade take place?
The trade was reported on June 23, 2026.
Coverage (7)
- Senators acquire Eklund, prospects from Sharks for ninth-overall pick at 2026 draft CBC · 9h ago
- Eklund traded to Senators by Sharks for No. 9 pick in 2026 Draft NHL.com · 9h ago
- Why trading for William Eklund is smart bet for Senators Sportsnet.ca · 10h ago
- Sharks include Penn-Trafford grad Brandon Svoboda in trade of William Eklund to Senators for No. 9 pick TribLIVE.com · 10h ago
- NHL trade grades: Senators add Eklund as Tkachuk replacement, Sharks get another top-10 pick The New York Times · 10h ago
- Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick ESPN · 10h 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 · 10h ago
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