While there have been no updates to the COVID Protocol, there has been a change to the San Jose Sharks roster. William Eklund was sent back to the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), on loan to Djurgardens IF, keeping the team from burning a year of his entry-level contract while he develops his game further.
It was an unsurprising, yet unfortunate move for the Sharks. Eklund has tallied 4 points in nine games, all of them assists, and he was a staple on the Sharks’ top line. While he had great chances, there were a few glaring issues in his game that a year of experience in a controlled-setting like the SHL will fix.