Victor Eklund encounters Auston Matthews’ line in his first game with the Islanders
Victor Eklund Surprises Even Himself by Making Islanders Roster TORONTO — Perhaps the most astonished individual to discover he’d secured a spot on the Islanders roster was Victor Eklund himself. Even as the preseason progressed and it became somewhat known that he had made the team, Eklund remained grounded about it. So, when he was […]
Victor Eklund of the Islanders records his first point in NHL debut
Islanders Wrap Up Season with Hope for the Future The Islanders certainly didn’t expect their season to conclude after just 82 games on Tuesday, yet there was a silver lining as fans got a preview of what’s to come. Victor Eklund, picked 16th in last summer’s draft, stepped onto the ice for his NHL debut […]
Islanders’ first-round pick Victor Eklund heading to the U.S.
Victor Eklund Joins AHL Bridgeport Islanders Following SHL Season Victor Eklund’s season in the Swedish Hockey League with Djurgården came to an end after a playoff defeat against Malmö. He is set to head to North America this week to join the AHL team, the Bridgeport Islanders, as reported. There’s some uncertainty about whether Eklund […]