Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?
The younger brother of Sharks first-rounder William Eklund, Victor gets above-average grades for his smarts, skill and skating, but he’s really a standout competitor who works and plays extremely hard for a 5-foot-11 winger. He wins races. He keeps his feet moving. He gets inside body positioning. He finished his checks and battles. He can play the bumper or the flank on the power play. He has great edges and handles, and a quick and accurate wrister. And he plays an intuitive, heady game on and off the puck, but can also be a go-getter who relies on timing and instincts. I think he has the tools to develop into a nice top-six player in the NHL. He’s a smallish winger, but he has proven through his motor, skill, good feel for the game and determination that he can still be a driver. He uses Travis Konecny as his comp, and it’s a fitting one. He’s a very good, likable hockey player who is going to have a long career.
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