Played nine seasons in the NHL, eight-plus with Philadelphia, and was traded to Dallas toward the end of his final season. Starred in the 1987 playoffs and Stanley Cup Final for the Flyers. After the NHL, returned to the top Swedish league for five more seasons, winning the MVP award one year. Worked as a European scout for the NHL's Montreal and Edmonton franchises.

Before moving to the NHL, Eklund won Sweden's "Golden Puck" award as the country's best player; he was 21, making him one of the youngest recipients of the honor. As an NHL rookie, Pelle led all first-year players with 51 assists, one of three NHL seasons in which he tallied 50-plus assists. Also known as Per-Erik.