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Sharks' Jake Walman: Lends power-play helper
Jake Walman provided a power-play assist in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.Walman is thriving now that he's recovered from an upper-body injury -- he has a goal and four helpers since his return. The 28-year-old defenseman has reclaimed his spot on the top pairing and first power-play unit. Walman is up to 14 points (three on the power play), 54 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-5 rating over 19 appearances. He's well on his way to a career year and should gain plenty of fantasy supporters along the way as a savvy waiver-wire addition.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Slings assist
Jake Walman notched an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.The defensive pair of Walman and Cody Ceci was on the ice for the San Jose Sharks' two goals and none of the Sabres' tallies. With four points over five contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Walman doesn't appear to have lost a step. The defenseman is at two goals, 11 helpers, 53 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 16 hits and a plus-4 rating over 18 outings this season while seeing top-pairing minutes.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Scores in loss to Stars
Jake Walman scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.Walman cut the Stars' lead to 3-2 at 13:25 of the third period with a snap shot from the top of the right circle. This was his second goal of the season, but he's made a bigger impact as a playmaker from the blue line. The 28-year-old has 10 assists already, and that figure represents a career-high mark for him.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Draws helper in return
Jake Walman posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.While he was listed on the third pairing, Walman saw a team-high 24:55 of ice time in his return from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The defenseman has been one of the bright spots for the San Jose Sharks this season, though that light may be dimmed if he remains on the second power-play unit. He has 10 points, 37 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 16 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Playing Saturday
Jake Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.Following a five-game absence, Walman could work on the third pairing and see power-play time on the second unit. He has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season. Jack Thompson will be scratched to make room for Walman's return.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Not available versus Rangers
Jake Walman (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.Walman will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. The blueliner was originally deemed a game-time call versus New York, so it's possible he will be ready in time to face the Penguins on Saturday.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Game-time call for Thursday
Jake Walman (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.Walman has a goal and nine points over 13 appearances in 2024-25. He's missed San Jose's last four games due to the injury. If he draws back into the lineup Thursday, then Jack Thompson would likely be a healthy scratch after dressing in the San Jose Sharks' past four games.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Unavailable Monday
Jake Walman (upper body) won't play Monday against Philadelphia, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.Walman is day-to-day and will miss his fourth straight game. His next chance to return will be Thursday versus the Rangers. Walman has one goal, eight assists, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 outings this season.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Won't play Sunday
Jake Walman (upper body) won't suit up for Sunday's contest against the Devils, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.Walman will miss his second straight game due to the injury. The left-shot blueliner skated with the team Sunday morning, so he could suit up in the second half of a back-to-back versus the Flyers on Monday. Jack Thompson will replace Walman in the lineup Sunday, and Henry Thrun will slide up to the top defense pair alongside Cody Ceci.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Game-time decision
Jake Walman (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday versus the Devils, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.San Jose may dress seven defenders and 11 forwards against New Jersey. Walman was on the top pairing and worked on the second power-play unit during Sunday's morning skate, both positive signs for a potential return from a two-game absence. He has registered one goal, eight assists, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 appearances this season.