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Eklund traded to Senators by Sharks for No. 9 pick in 2026 Draft

The San Jose Sharks traded William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators for the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. San Jose used that selection to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. The Sharks also selected Ivar Stenberg at No. 2.

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The Sharks have now used the acquired ninth overall pick to select Keaton Verhoeff.

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  1. Sharks use No. 9 pick to select defenseman Keaton Verhoeff

    The San Jose Sharks traded William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators for the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. San Jose used that selection to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. The Sharks also selected Ivar Stenberg at No. 2.

    What's confirmed:

    • The San Jose Sharks traded William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators for the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • William Eklund recorded 15 goals and 53 points in 78 games during the 2025-26 season.
    • The San Jose Sharks selected defenseman Keaton Verhoeff with the ninth overall pick.
    • The Sharks selected Ivar Stenberg with the No. 2 pick.
    • The Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.
    • William Eklund was the No. 7 overall pick in 2021.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Eklund may play with Stutzle on the top line in Ottawa.
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