Victor Eklund Burns Entry-Level Year After 10th Game with New York Islanders

Victor Eklund officially burned the first year of his entry-level contract after playing his 10th game of the season with the New York Islanders, a 3-2 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 20-year-old forward scored a power-play goal in the contest and has drawn strong praise from general manager Mathieu Darche and head coach Pete DeBoer for his relentless forechecking, physical play, and defensive conscience despite his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame.