Victor Eklund made his NHL debut with the New York Islanders in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, which the Islanders lost 2-1. Victor Eklund has joined the Bridgeport Islanders in the AHL to extend his season, multiple reports indicate. He scored a goal in an AHL game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to those reports.
Anton Frondell made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks, multiple reports state. Victor Eklund was expected to join the New York Islanders organization later in the week, according to multiple reports. According to Sportbladet, Pete DeBoer described Eklund's performance in his NHL debut as strong, praising the youngster's skill and relentless play.
Victor did a great job. He is a really skilled and relentless youngster with a superb motor. He reminds me of Logan Stankoven, who I coached in Dallas, and has a fine future ahead of him.
The exact date Eklund joined the New York Islanders organization and the specific reasons for his NHL call-up have not been confirmed. Whether Eklund will get a chance to play in the NHL directly or start in the AHL, along with the long-term plans for him within the Islanders organization, remains unclear.