Senators land Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa Senators traded the No. 9 NHL Draft pick to acquire left winger William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks, aiming to replace Brady Tkachuk's role on the team.

• Ottawa Senators acquired William Eklund from San Jose Sharks in exchange for the No. 9 pick in the NHL Draft
• Eklund provides a two-way, top-six winger for Ottawa after Brady Tkachuk's trade to Florida Panthers
• San Jose Sharks received the No. 9 pick and now have three first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft