Islanders' Victor Eklund: Gets first goal of SHL campaign
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Eklund scored a goal in Djurgardens' 3-2 loss to Lulea in the SHL on Thursday.
The goal was Eklund's first of the season to go with eight assists over 17 contests. The winger is getting his first taste of SHL play after helping Djurgardens return to the top-level Swedish league with 31 points over 42 regular-season outings in the 2024-25 HockeyAllsvenskan season. Eklund was selected 16th overall in 2025 by the Islanders and signed an entry-level deal in July, but he will continue to develop in his native country for a while.
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Islanders' Victor Eklund: Signs entry-level contract
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Eklund signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Monday.
Eklund accounted for 19 goals and 31 points in 42 regular-season games with Djurgardens IF of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan in 2024-25. He added five assists and seven points in 16 qualification games to get the club back into the SHL for the 2025-26 campaign. After being selected by the Islanders with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Eklund will probably remain in Sweden for at least one more year.
