Victor Eklund, Anton Frondell meet in NHL preseason

The Swedish prospects developed together at Djurgårdens IF.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Best friends Victor Eklund and Anton Frondell, both members of the 2025 #NHLDraft class, are facing each other for the f Via @NHL on X

What happened: New York Islanders prospect Victor Eklund and Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell are playing against each other in the NHL preseason. The two Swedish forwards were selected in the first round of the 2025 draft. They are squaring off as professional opponents for the first time.

Why it matters: The matchup highlights the arrival of the 2025 draft class into regular NHL competition. Frondell went third overall to Chicago, while Eklund was selected 16th overall by New York. Both players are looking to secure full-time roster spots ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season.

What to watch: The Islanders and Blackhawks will finalize their regular-season rosters ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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@NHL 2026-10-08T23:57:22.796809+00:00

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