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The San Jose Sharks announced a blockbuster move on Tuesday, sending forward William Eklund along with prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Opinions from five independent NHL scouts and executives are now shaping the conversation about the trade's fairness.
With the NHL trade deadline looming, Montreal’s management faces a crowded market as rivals aggressively reshuffle rosters, forcing Kent Hughes to act swiftly to fill critical gaps.
The past week saw a cascade of trades involving top prospects, picks, and seasoned forwards, with the Minnesota Wild positioning themselves for a potential Dylan Larkin acquisition and a defensive upgrade in the upcoming draft.
The San Jose Sharks sent William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators for the 2026 No. 9 pick, adding three high‑profile assets to their draft arsenal.
The Senators swapped the ninth overall pick for a forward who contributed 15 goals and 53 points last season, a Finnish Memorial Cup champion, and a Boston University standout, while also reflecting on the Tkachuk trade that netted additional draft capital.