Eklund (upper body) participated in Sunday's practice, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Eklund should be available for Opening Night against St. Louis on Oct. 10, and he could see playing time in at least one of the Sharks' final three preseason contests. He registered 16 goals and 45 points across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Eklund is projected to play on the first line and top power-play unit during the upcoming campaign.