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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. The Sharks used that pick to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. The trade has bolstered both teams' rosters. Eklund's addition brings skill to the Senators.

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  1. 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. The Sharks used that pick to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff. The trade has bolstered both teams' rosters. Eklund's addition brings skill to the Senators.

    What's confirmed:

    • The San Jose Sharks sent William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators.
    • In return, San Jose acquired the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • The Sharks used that selection to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff.
    • Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
    • Macklin Celebrini's contract extension is worth $94 million.
    • Macklin Celebrini's annual salary is $18.8 million.
    • The Ottawa Senators needed to focus on skill at the 2026 NHL draft.
    • The Ottawa Senators added much-needed skill to their prospect pipeline.
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  2. San Jose Sharks Trade William Eklund to Ottawa Senators

    The San Jose Sharks sent William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators. In return, San Jose acquired the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sharks used that selection to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff.

    What's confirmed:

    • 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 the ninth overall pick to draft defenseman Keaton Verhoeff.
    • The Sharks selected Ivar Stenberg at No. 2.
    • The Ottawa Senators used their two first-round picks on Jonas Lagerberg Hoen and Jaxon Cover.
    • Jonas Lagerberg Hoen was selected 25th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. 2025-26 NHL Trade Tracker - NHL.com
    2. NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2026 offseason
    3. Winners and Losers From 2026 NHL Draft Weekend - Bleacher Report
    4. What you need to know about the Senators' picks - Sportsnet.ca
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  3. 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.
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. Sharks acquire the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Ottawa
    2. NHL trade grades: Senators add Eklund as Tkachuk replacement, Sharks get another top-10 pick
    3. Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
    4. Senators acquire F Eklund, two prospects from Sharks for 2026 No. 9 pick
    5. Senators acquire Eklund, prospects from Sharks for ninth-overall pick at 2026 draft
    6. Eklund traded to Senators by Sharks for No. 9 pick in 2026 Draft
    7. Eklund traded to Senators by Sharks for No. 9 pick in 2026 Draft - NHL.com
    8. Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick - ESPN
    9. Sharks trade William Eklund and two others to the Senators for the No ...
    10. Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 draft pick
    11. Sharks trade William Eklund to Senators for 2026 No. 9 pick - NBC ...
    12. Sharks acquire No. 9 pick from Senators for Eklund, Halttunen and Svoboda
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