Jake Walman's Ups and Downs | Edmonton Oilers News

Jake Walman’s stats last season were brutal—he allowed the most goals against among NHL defensemen, struggled to suppress chances, and saw his team outscored when he was on the ice. But his past proves he’s capable of elite play: a top-pair defenseman for the Sharks, a key contributor in Edmonton’s Cup Final run, and a puck-moving force who matched Cale Makar’s goal-scoring rate. What derailed him? Injuries and inconsistent deployment—frequent partner changes and off-side matchups. Now, with a massive seven-year contract, the Oilers’ hope hinges on his health and stability. Can he reclaim his form? His talent says yes—if given the right chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c285247d89cb71b8