Oilers acquire Jake Walman from Sharks for Carl Berglund, first-round pick
As reported by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for center Carl Berglund and a conditional 2026 first round pick.
According to Seravalli, the Oilers had some work to do to make the deal go through after the trade was initially speculated on Thursday evening. With rosters expanding after midnight going into Friday, the deal is now confirmed.
Official now:
To #LetsGoOilers:
D Jake Walman
To #SJSharks:
Cond. 2026 1st Round Pick
F Carl Berglund
Pick is Top 12 protected.
If Edmonton trades their 2027 1st pick before this deadline, the 2026 pick transfers unconditionally.
The 29-year-old defenseman is having a career season, having scored six goals and 32 points in 50 games. He missed time with an injury and was even a healthy scratch at one point, but Walman is on pace for 44 points in 69 games, and could have hit 50 in a full season.
Walman was acquired by the Sharks before the 2024 NHL Draft, with the Detroit Red Wings sending him and a 2024 second-round pick in exchange for future considerations. He is an offensive defenseman, but it took a few years for him to truly find his footing.
Walman started his career by playing parts of three seasons with the St. Louis Blues. He never played full-time with the team, and was traded to Detroit in 2021-22. He developed into a mid-pack defender, but one who was willing to get aggressive and play some fearless hockey. Walman has another year left on his contract with an AAV of $3.4 million.
Prior to turning pro, Walman was a standout defenseman with the OJHL’s Toronto Jr. Canadiens. His play in the Jr. A league resulted in him getting selected 82nd overall by the Blues. He then went on to play three seasons at Providence College, where he won a national title as a rookie. He was named to various all-star teams in his final two years before turning pro just before the end of the 2016-17 AHL campaign.
Berglund was an undrafted college free agent signing by the Oilers in 2023, having since spent his professional career in the AHL and ECHL. He has 2 goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 45 games with the Bakersfield Condors this season.
The 2026 first-round pick is top-12 protected, and will transfer to 2027 if the protections are needed. However, should the Oilers trade their 2027 first-round pick before Friday’s trade deadline, the 2026 pick will transfer to the Sharks without protection.
Walman could make his debut with the Oilers as soon as March 8 when Edmonton hosts the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place at 8:00 PM local time.
Get ready, hockey fans! The Daily Faceoff Deadline is happening on March 7th from 11 AM to 4 PM Eastern, and you won’t want to miss it. We’ll be LIVE, breaking down every trade and big move as it happens, with instant reactions and expert analysis from the Daily Faceoff crew. Plus, we’ve got special guests lined up throughout the show, offering exclusive insights from some of the biggest names in the game. From blockbuster trades to surprise moves, we’re covering it all. Tune in to the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel and follow Daily Faceoff socials on March 7th to catch all the action!