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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 17
Oilers bold predictions: Ryan Shea earns a top-four role over Jake Walman
The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for life without Darnell Nurse on the blue line, and that means there’s a spot open in the top four next to Connor Murphy on the second pairing.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / September 16
Jake Walman Wants to Change What the Oilers See This Season
You sort of have to wonder why Jake Walman is talking about conditioning as training camp opens in Edmonton. It would be easy to read this as one of those September hockey stories where a player says he feels better, everybody nods, and we wait for the games to start.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 12
Oilers’ Jake Walman Will Have Huge Bounce Back in 2026-27
There are some Edmonton Oilers players looking to build off strong 2025-26 campaigns, while others need to rebound for this season after the team lost in the first round.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 4
Rival reporter takes a shot at Oilers' additions on defence
Despite what many people may assume, the Edmonton Oilers have a relatively strong defence group. The team has been a well above average defensive team for years now with multiple strong players at this position.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Oilersnation / August 17
Who should be the Edmonton Oilers’ 6th defenceman?
The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026-27 season with five defencemen firmly locked into opening‑night roles: Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Connor Murphy, Jake Walman, and Ryan Shea.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10
The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line
In the 2025–26 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was on-ice for 3.6 goals allowed per hour at 5-on-5. Among all defencemen with a minimum of 500 minutes played, that rate ranks dead last.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 3
Is Jake Walman capable of a bounce-back year? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 2)
This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 4
How injuries derailed Jake Walman’s season: Oilers 2025-26 player review
Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 4
Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Jake Walman
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and now we turn our attention to Jake Walman.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 26
Oilers Fans Need to Have Faith in Jake Walman
The Edmonton Oilers have seemingly built a core that they believe can take them the distance in the near future. Among the guys they have trusted to be a part of that is Jake Walman.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
Trade chatter surrounds top defensemen with the Oilers and Maple Leafs
Trade discussions involving Morgan Rielly could resurface this offseason as both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers look to reshape their blue lines.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 4
The Oilers may have jumped the gun with Jake Walman’s extension, but there’s still hope
The Edmonton Oilers extended a handful of players before the start of the 2025-26 season. Chief among them was Connor McDavid, who agreed to a two-year deal worth $12.5 million, the same annual average value as his previous contract.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 22
Oilers Got the Jake Walman They Expected in Game 1
The Edmonton Oilers were impressed enough with what they saw from Jake Walman in a short stint last season to reward him with a seven-year, $49 million deal.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21
Game 1 notes: Kapanen’s clutch scoring, Walman finding his swagger, observations from behind Oilers’ net, and more
There’s nothing quite like the Edmonton Oilers playoff experience. The city is buzzing with excitement, with everyone dressed up in their finest orange and blue silks, the festivities outside Rogers Place are jam-packed, and the arena is rockin’.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 10
Jake Walman’s Contract Extension Looks Awful for the Oilers
What’s wrong with Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman? The Oilers acquired him ahead of the 2025 Trade Deadline for a conditional 2026 first-round pick.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 4
Oilers injury update: Lazar out a month, Walman benched, and Janmark’s injury has history
The Edmonton Oilers got good injury news about Jake Walman and not-so-good news about Curtis Lazar on Tuesday. Knoblauch gave updates on injuries after Wednesday’s optional morning skate.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10
Oilers likely to move defenseman Jake Walman to LTIR
The Edmonton Oilers have been dealing with a tight salary cap situation all season long, primarily using LTIR in order to keep cap-compliant.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 20
Oilers activate Jake Walman from injured reserve
An important rearguard is set jump back into the lineup. On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that defenseman Jake Walman has been activated from injured reserve.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 9
Oilers place Jake Walman on injured reserve
A key defender on the Edmonton Oilers‘ roster is going to miss some more time. On Thursday, the team announced that defenseman Jake Walman has been placed on injured reserve.
Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
Report: Oilers sign Jake Walman to seven-year contract extension
Another notable piece of business in the provincial capital of Alberta. According to multiple reports, the Edmonton Oilers have signed defenseman Jake Walman to a seven-year contract extension.
Red Wings Fans Think They’ve Cracked the Jake Walman Trade Mystery
The mystery surrounding the Detroit Red Wings’ puzzling decision to trade defenseman Jake Walman — and a second-round pick — to the San Jose Sharks for “future considerations” may finally have an explanation.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2, 2025
More Signs Point to Oilers Eyeing Unique Deal for Jake Walman
Evidence continues to mount that the Edmonton Oilers may be preparing an eight-year contract offer for defenseman Jake Walman. First mentioned by Tyler Yaremchuk of Oilers Nation in a podcast, the closest insider to the Oilers is now also commenting on the theory, suggesting it’s a real possibility.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 19, 2025
Are Oilers About to Land the Steal of the Offseason with Jake Walman?
The Edmonton Oilers may have a golden opportunity to secure a top-four defenseman at below-market value if they can convince Jake Walman to sign a long-term deal before he hits free agency.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10, 2025
Oilers' Jake Walman gets punished for Game 3 incidents
There were 35 penalties called in Game 3, of various forms, with 26 of them coming in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings News / House of Hockey / March 15, 2025
Insider reveals why the Detroit Red Wings blundered and traded away top defenseman Jake Walman
Jake Walman was dealt by the Detroit Red Wings in the summer, and now a top insider has suggested something was going on behind the scenes to force a trade.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / March 14, 2025
Oilers' Jake Walman expresses hard feelings toward former team over trade
The Oilers made an impressive off-the-radar move to acquire Jake Walman of the San Jose Sharks, who opened up about feeling shocked by the trade and his history of being dealt.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6, 2025
Interesting Details Surface in Walman Trade to Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly trading for San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman. The trade hasn’t been officially announced and might not be for a bit, but several insiders and reputable sources are saying this trade is near the finish line.
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