Walman generated a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
Walman registered an assist on the man advantage in the second period, and his goal to put San Jose up 4-2 in the third period stood as the eventual game-winner. The Ontario native was all over the scoresheet Thursday -- he logged four shots on net, three blocked shots, one takeaway and a plus-1 rating to go along with a team-high 23:52 of ice time. Walman was highly productive in November with 10 points in as many games, but he had just one point over four games in December prior to Thursday's multi-point effort. The Sharks' No. 1 blueliner is leading the club on the back end in scoring with five goals and 17 assists through 27 appearances. The 28-year-old also set a new career high in points in his sixth NHL campaign.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Puts up power-play helper in loss
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Walman notched a power-play assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers.
Walman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two contests. The Sharks' offense has gone cold on their tough road trip, but Walman has helped out on three of the team's eight goals over their last four games. For the season, he has 20 points (four on the power play), 64 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 23 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 25 appearances. He needs one more point to match his career high from last season.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Provides pair of assists
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Walman notched a pair of assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
Walman is on a career-best five-game point streak, earning two goals and five helpers in that span. The defenseman had a hand in goals by Luke Kunin and Cody Ceci in this win. Walman has been one of the biggest breakout players in fantasy so far this season with 19 points, 61 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 22 appearances. The 28-year-old defenseman is two points shy of matching his output from last year, and with a huge role in all situations for the Sharks, it looks like he'll be crushing his previous high-water marks across the board.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Tallies twice Friday
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Walman scored two goals on four shots and added four PIM in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.
Walman is rolling with five points over his last four contests. His first tally Friday tied the game at 4-4, and he also had the Sharks' empty-netter to seal the win. The 28-year-old defenseman doubled his goal total to four and has added 13 assists, 61 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits and 18 PIM across 21 appearances. He also has a plus-7 rating, which partially showcases that he's more than just a scoring threat on the blue line.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Assist streak at three games
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Walman produced an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
Walman has a helper in three straight games and six points over seven outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 15 points, 57 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 20 contests. Walman's offense may not be that steady all season, but he's playing well in a large role, and that carries value in most fantasy formats.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Lends power-play helper
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 Sharks' past four games.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Unavailable Monday
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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
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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
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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.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Traveling with team
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Walman (upper body) will join the Sharks for their upcoming four-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Thursday.
Walman has missed two games due to team suspension and upper-body injury but appears to be trending in the right direction. Once the 28-year-old defenseman is cleared to play, he should immediately retake his spot on the blue line in addition to seeing power-play opportunities. Barring a long-term injury, the Toronto native should be capable of easily surpassing his previous career high of 21 points set last year.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Questionable Thursday
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Walman (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Minnesota, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Walman missed Tuesday's game versus Columbus for disciplinary reasons. His status for the game could be clarified by coach Ryan Warsofsky after the team's optional skate Thursday. Walman was red-hot before sitting out Tuesday as he had a goal and seven points in his previous four games, giving the 28-year-old a goal and nine points in 13 contests this season.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Not playing Thursday
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Walman will miss Thursday's game versus Minnesota with an upper-body injury, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.
It will be the second straight game that Walman will miss as he sat out Tuesday for disciplinary reasons. The defenseman has a goal and nine points in 13 games this season, including seven points in his last four games. Look for Jack Thompson to remain in the lineup. Walman could return Sunday when the Sharks are in New Jersey to play the Devils.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Returning to lineup versus Wild
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Walman (coach's decision) will be back in action against Minnesota on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Walman's benching versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday was for non-hockey reasons, according to head coach Ryan Warsofsky. The 28-year-old blueliner had been rolling offensively before sitting out Tuesday, racking up seven points in his last four contests. With Walman back in the lineup, Jack Thompson figures to be relegated to be scratched Thursday.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Expected to be scratched Tuesday
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Walman will be a healthy scratch Tuesday versus Columbus, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
Walman has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season, including seven points over his past four outings. However, he did have a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Vancouver. The decision to scratch Walman is still surprising, but after a game out of the lineup, he will likely dress Thursday against Minnesota while serving in his typical top-four capacity. In the meantime, Jack Thompson is projected to draw back into the lineup Tuesday after being scratched Saturday.
