Sharks sign William Eklund to 3-year, $16.8M extension

Field Level Media|published: Tue 1st July, 14:22 2025

NHL: Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks

Nov 25, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) warms up against the Los Angeles Kings during pregame at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Tuesday.

The team also re-signed forward Colin White to a one-year, two-way deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The deal with Eklund, 22, carries an average annual value of $5.6 million and starts with the 2026-27 season.

Eklund set career highs in goals (17), assists (41) and points (58) and played 77 games in 2024-25. He led the team in assists and was second in points.

Eklund has 110 points (35 goals, 75 assists) in 174 games since the Sharks drafted him with the No. 7 overall pick in 2021.

White, 28, appeared in three games with San Jose in 2024-25, spending the bulk of the season with the San Jose Barracuda in the American Hockey League. He has 113 points (44 goals, 69 assists) in 323 games with five teams since the Ottawa Senators drafted him with the 21st overall pick in 2015.

--Field Level Media