Eklind made his professional North American debut this season, tallying 22 points (5G / 17A) in 64 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL). The undrafted 26-year-old has yet to play an NHL game.

Philadelphia has agreed to a one-year, $950,000 entry-level contract with Swedish left-winger Oscar Eklind on Monday that starts in the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old just finished his fifth professional season in the SHL and had 28 points (17G/11A) in 48 games with Lulea HF.