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Walman will make his Oilers debut on Saturday.
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Jake Walman
Age: 29Position: D
TOI
78%
Fantasy
88%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
43%
Assists
86%
Power-Play
70%
SOG
81%
Plus/Minus
66%
Hits
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The Oilers have acquired Jake Walman from the Sharks for Carl Berglund and a conditional 2026 first-round pick.
Walman made a big impact in 50 games with San Jose this season, averaging 23:11 time-on-ice and scoring 32 points (6G / 26A), earning a coveted first-round pick for the Sharks. The 29-year-old Walman likely won't see the powerplay exposure he had in San Jose now, behind Evan Bouchard on Edmonton's depth chart, but he is still poised to suit up as one of their top-four defensemen.
Walman (lower-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Minnesota on Saturday.
Walman (lower-body) skated for a second straight day on Thursday but will remain out on Friday in Utah.
Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and has skated the past few days but will remain out of the lineup on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.
Walman (lower-body) skated on Tuesday and could be an option to return vs. Utah on Friday.
Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and skated on Tuesday with the team but will remain out as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a positive sign for the 28-year-old defensemen who could possibly return when San Jose takes on Utah on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.
The Sharks placed Walman (lower-body) on injured reserve on Saturday.
Walman (lower-body) will remain out vs. Vegas on Friday and is considered day-to-day.
Walman will miss a second consecutive game on Friday due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old Walman is having a tremendous 2024-25 campaign, with 25 points (5G / 20A) in 31 games. He has 23 points (5G / 18A) in his last 22 games.
Walman (undisclosed) is out vs. Vancouver on Monday.
Walman will not play on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks due to an undisclosed ailment. The 28-year-old Walman is having a tremendous 2024-25 campaign, with 25 points (5G / 20A) in 31 games. He has 23 points (5G / 18A) in his last 22 games.
Walman (upper-body) will be back in the Sharks lineup on Saturday.
Walman (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday in New York.
Walman ha been a game-time decision the previous two games and will be again on Thursday. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.
Walman (upper body) will be a gametime decision on Sunday against New Jersey.
Walman (upper-body) is out on Thursday vs. Minnesota and considered day-to-day.
Walman was a surprise healthy scratch on Tuesday per a coaches decision but will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.
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Walman will draw back into the Sharks' lineup on Thursday vs. Minnesota.
Walman was a surprise healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as per a coaching decision. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.
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Walman will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Columbus.
Walman will be a surprise healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as per a coaching decision. The 28-year-old Walman has been productive from the blueline in his first season with the Sharks, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 13 games, highlighted by seven points (1G / 6A) in his last four contests.
San Jose has acquired Jake Walman and Tampa Bay's 2024 2nd-round pick from Detroit for future considerations.
Walman carries a $3.4 million cap hit for the next two seasons and was traded alongside Tampa Bay's 2024 2nd-round pick from Detroit in what appears to be a cap dump situation. The 28-year-old set the hockey world ablaze with his "Gritty" celebration and had a solid 2023-24 season despite the trade, with 12 goals, 21 points, 108 SOG, 44 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 63 games played.
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Walman is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday vs. Buffalo.
Walman (lower body) will return on Monday vs. Tampa Bay.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but has battled a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last six games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games. Olli Maatta will exit the lineup on Monday for Walman's return.
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Walman (lower body) will miss his fifth-straight game on Thursday vs. Carolina.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but is battling a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last four games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.
Walman (lower body) was a full participant in practice Monday and will be a game-time decision Tuesday.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but is battling a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last three games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.
Walman (lower body) will be out on Tuesday vs. Columbus.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four games, but is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.