The San Jose Sharks' trade deadline once again saw them selling players, notably losing Fabian Zetterlund. His departure has significantly impacted his close friend and teammate William Eklund, leaving him emotionally shaken. Eklund declined media engagement immediately following the trade, prompting support from teammates, including Tyler Toffoli and Alex Wennberg, who highlighted the importance of their team's close-knit culture. The Sharks' management, led by GM Mike Grier, explained the reasoning behind the trade, reflecting on the team's strategic decisions during this challenging period.
I talked to [Eklund] yesterday. Obviously an emotional day for him, and it's going to take some time. He's a young kid himself. He's not just going to show up today with a big smile on his face ready to go. It's tough. We got to put our arms around him a little bit.
It sucks. It's never easy. I was talking to him a little bit yesterday, obviously an emotional time for him and for everyone else who's involved. But at the same time, I feel like we got a really close group of guys here that [Eklund] can lean on, and I think he'll be just fine.
I know William's gonna get right. Right now, it's just a lot of emotions right after when it happens. The same thing with Fabian. I called him last night, and it's not easy. You pack your stuff, and you're gone in a heartbeat. It's gonna be different. I probably have to be a little bit of a Fabian to save [Eklund] a little bit.
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