2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: William Eklund

The Ducks currently have the third overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, to be held virtually Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24. In the days leading up to the draft, AnaheimDucks.com is featuring the top prospects that may be available when Anaheim makes its first round pick.

William Eklund

No. 1-ranked International Skater
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Height:5'10"
Weight: 176 lbs
Team:Djurgarden (SWEDEN)
Scouting Report:Eklund is a speedy winger who played a big role on Djurgarden in the Swedish Hockey League. He competes and works hard with excellent hockey sense, quickness and elite puck skills to be both a playmaker and a scorer. A scoring threat on every shift, he plays bigger than his size and plays to win.
Current Player Comparable:Mitch Marner