For a moment on Sunday night, UBS Arena went silent as young defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson crumpled to the ice after a center-ice collision with Flyers defenseman Noah Juulsen. The 19-year-old immediately grabbed at his leg and needed help off the ice, putting no weight on it-a frightening scene for fans in his first preseason game. Fortunately, the injury wasn't as serious as it appeared.
Eklund's impressive scoring in Allsvenskan signifies his potential, with comparisons to Jesper Bratt highlighting his playing style and offensive capabilities. His 31 points in 42 games show remarkable skill at a young age.