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. Eklund,

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 current entry-level contract expires. Tuesday was the first day that the Sharks could sign Eklund, 22, to a contract extension.

The Sharks have made their first move of the free-agency period, giving William Eklund a contract extension that starts in 2026.