According to the sources of the leader of the HockeyBuzzards, Eklund is finding ties between Columbus and Shayne Gostisbehere.
The Florida native is a Flyers’ 2012 third round draft pick, best known for his offense and emoji stick, developing the nickname - Ghost.
Gostisbehere split this past season between Arizona and Carolina. If he hits the open market, it will be the first time he signs with a team, and not traded.
The Union College alumni has 311 points in 538 career games between the three mentioned clubs.
His best most known season is his Calder year, being one of the finalists with Artemi Panarin, Columbus legend; and the injured Connor McDavid.
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Speaking of Carolina Hurricanes, let’s talk about the 2021 third round pick of the Canes.
The Columbus prospect was acquired via trade last trade deadline for Max Domi.
The SoCal native had developed in Los Angeles and moved to Boston College for college, where he puts up the minutes for the program.
The third rounder was dominant with the junior levels at his age, putting up over a point per game while at home. When playing with the developmental, his point production went to 0.67. At BC, he has had 2 goals and 12 assists in 72 games.
He could be a depth defender.