Over the weekend, the San Jose Sharks sent William Eklund back to the AHL. The idea is he’ll play for the San Jose Barracuda for the rest of the season. While it’s tough to watch when you think about how well Eklund acquitted himself throughout his eight game stint with the Sharks this season, it makes sense from a business and development stance. This decision had nothing to do with Eklund’s play and everything to do with the future of the Sharks.
The Entry-Level Contract (ELC)
Through his short tenure with the Sharks, General Manager Mike Grier has dealt with tough business decisions.