Sharks prospect William Eklund undergoes shoulder surgery


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SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks prospect William Eklund underwent surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the rest of this season. The Sharks say Eklund had the operation to repair a torn labrum after he got injured in an AHL game. The Sharks say Eklund is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp next season in September. The 20-year-old Eklund is San Jose's top forward prospect after being drafted seventh overall in 2021.

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