The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Swedish left winger Oscar Eklind to a one-year, entry-level contract (ELC) for the 2024-25 season, with a contract value of $950,000. Eklind, 25, has spent six years in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), playing 160 games and recording 30 goals, 28 assists, and 58 points. In the most recent season with Luleå HF, he posted 17 goals, 11 assists, and 28 points in 48 games. Standing at 6'4", Eklind is noted for his physical presence on the ice, being difficult to move off the puck and having a good net front presence, especially on the power play (PP). He was considered one of the top free agents out of Europe.
ICYMI: The Orange & Black added 6’4” Swedish forward Oscar Eklind to the prospect mix. #LetsGoFlyers
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CYMI: The Orange & Black added 6’4” Swedish forward Oscar Eklind to the prospect mix. #LetsGoFlyers
The skinny on Eklind: He's 6'4 and tough as nails to move off the puck. Not a bad skater, and he registered 17 goals and 11 assists in 48 games played this past season. He was one of the top free agents out of Europe He is a good net front presence on the PP. #Flyers
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The skinny on Eklind: He's 6'4 and tough as nails to move off the puck. Not a bad skater, and he registered 17 goals and 11 assists in 48 games played this past season. He was one of the top free agents out of Europe, and he's a Left Winger. https://t.co/Gben3JM2dR
The Flyers have signed left wing Oscar Eklind to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2024-25 season. It's a contract worth $950,000 #LetsGoFlyers
Oscar Eklind, 25, posted 17 goals, 11 assists and 28 points in 48 games with Luleå HF in the SHL this season. In 6 years in the SHL, Eklind had 30 goals, 28 assists and 58 points across 160 games. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/21Ktd904qC
Flyers have signed Swedish winger Oscar Eklind to a one-year ELC. The 25-year-old had 17 goals and 28 points in the SHL this season.
Official: We have signed left wing Oscar Eklind to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2024-25 season. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/bkIPp0cgkY