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Islanders sign Victor Eklund to three-year, entry-level contract
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with 2025 first-round pick Victor Eklund, the club announced Monday afternoon.
What does entry-level contract mean in the NHL? Rules explained for draft picks
When the NHL Draft takes place, selected players will have to sign an entry-level contract. Here's everything you need to know about entry-level contracts in the NHL.
Penguins sign their top 2025 draft pick to entry-level contract
Ben Kindel, 18, a forward the Penguins drafted as the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is signed to a three-year contract.
Penguins sign 2025 first-round pick Ben Kindel to 3-year, entry-level contract
The Penguins have signed 2025 first-round draft pick Ben Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Kindel, 18, was the Penguins' first of three first-round picks at the 2025 NHL Draft last month. He is the Penguins' highest selection since 2012, when Pittsburgh drafted defenseman Derrick Pouliot No. 8 overall.
Isles, first-round pick Victor Eklund agree to deal
First-rounder Victor Eklund has a contract in place for whenever he and the Islanders decide it’s the right season for him to come to North America. The Islanders on Monday announced Eklund, a Swedish wing who was the 16th overall pick in last month’s NHL Draft,
Islanders Sign Victor Eklund But He’s Probably Returning To Sweden Too
Swedish winger Victor Eklund, 18, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders, the team that drafted him 16th overall at the recent NHL Entry Draft, the club announced on Monday.
Islanders Sign Eklund
The Islanders have signed forward Victor Eklund to a three-year, entry-level contract The New York Islanders have signed forward Victor Eklund to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Islanders selected Eklund in the first round,
Islanders' Victor Eklund: Signs entry-level contract
Eklund signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Monday. Eklund accounted for 19 goals and 31 points in 42 regular-season games with Djurgardens IF of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan ...
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Eklund Inks ELC, First of the Islanders’ 2025 Draft Class
The New York Islanders’ 2025 Draft Class has its first signee. The organization inked F Victor Eklund to a three-year, ...
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Penguins sign top draft pick, forward prospect Ben Kindel
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward prospect Ben Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. Financial terms ...
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