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Oilers' Jake Walman: Hopes to showcase improved conditioning
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Walman said Wednesday that he focused on his conditioning during the offseason, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Walman made only 53 regular-season appearances in his first full campaign with the Oilers last year. He recorded eight goals, 12 assists, 90 blocked shots, 15 hits and 10 PIM while averaging 18:45 of ice time per game. He reportedly looked slightly lighter on the eve of training camp Wednesday, and he'll try to be more durable in 2026-27 while moving to help his teammates push the pace offensively.
Walman logged two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 win over the Ducks in Game 1.
Walman had just two helpers with a minus-10 rating, 36 shots on net and 38 blocked shots over his last 21 outings in the regular season. Overall, he logged 20 points, 96 shots, 90 blocks and a minus-17 rating over 53 regular-season contests. Walman is likely to fill a bottom-four role during the playoffs. He was moderately productive in the playoffs last year with 10 points over 22 outings.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Cleared to play Friday
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Walman (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Friday against Carolina, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Walman will team up with Connor Murphy, who was acquired Wednesday from Chicago. Walman was injured Tuesday in Ottawa and snapped his two-game goal scoring streak. Walman has eight goals and 10 assists in 33 games this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Held out of third period
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Walman sustained an undisclosed injury Tuesday versus the Senators, but it isn't expected to be serious, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports.
Walman was held out of the third period of Tuesday's contest. The 30-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's game versus the Hurricanes. It doesn't seem like he's in danger of a lengthy absence, and the Oilers will have Connor Murphy ready to step into the lineup Friday if Walman can't go.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Scores again Saturday
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Walman scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Sharks.
Walman put up four goals in just five games in February. The 30-year-old defenseman looks to have some momentum for the stretch run, which is a positive given all the time he missed due to two injuries earlier in the campaign. He has 18 points, 60 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 32 appearances.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Tacks on two goals in blowout win
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Walman scored twice on four shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Kings.
Walman had the Oilers' last two goals of the game. He's up to seven tallies this season, including four over his last nine outings. The veteran defenseman is at 17 points, 59 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 31 contests overall, playing mainly in a second-pairing role.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Tallies in Tuesday's loss
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Walman scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Walman ended a four-game slump with the tally. The 29-year-old defenseman's goal tied the game for all of nine seconds in the middle of the second period. He's up to five goals, 15 points, 54 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 28 appearances. There's some risk in trusting Walman for fantasy, but he's done a decent job in a top-four role with limited power-play time.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Nets shorthanded goal
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Walman scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Penguins.
Walman is heating up on offense with a point in four straight games (one goal, three assists). His tally Thursday was a shortie to get the Oilers on the board in the second period. The 29-year-old defenseman is up to four goals (two shorthanded), 10 assists, 39 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 23 appearances. He has some scoring upside for a blueliner, but his bottom-four role could lead to inconsistency.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Nabs first assist since return
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Walman notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.
The helper was Walman's first point in three contests since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him 23 games. The 29-year-old was eased in for the first two games, but he saw 21:29 of ice time Saturday. He's likely to fill a bottom-four role but could still be a factor on the power play. For the season, he's at 11 points, 31 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating across 20 appearances.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Removed from LTIR
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Walman (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Following a 23-game absence, Walman should return to the lineup against Nashville on Tuesday. He has contributed three goals, 10 points, 23 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and seven hits in 17 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Back at practice
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Walman (lower body) participated in Monday's practice, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Walman still hasn't been given clearance to return to the lineup, but the Oilers hope to have him back in the fold next week, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton. The 29-year-old Walman has missed the last 19 games. He has contributed three goals, 10 points, 23 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and seven hits in 17 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Lands on long-term IR
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Walman (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday.
Walman has already been out of the lineup for the last seven games, and only needs to miss three more, so his placement on LTIR is unlikely to impact his return to action. While the team hasn't provided an update beyond calling the blueliner week-to-week, fantasy managers can probably expect him to be sidelined at least through the Christmas break.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Considered week-to-week
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Walman (undisclosed) is week-to-week, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV on Monday.
Walman has already missed the last six games, as his injury has lingered longer than expected. At this point, his return may not arrive until after the Christmas break, but it's still unclear when he will be ready to play. Walman has three goals, 10 points, 23 shots on net and 31 blocked shots in 17 appearances this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Still unavailable
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Walman (undisclosed) isn't expected to make his return Saturday versus Winnipeg.
Walman is slated to miss his sixth consecutive game. He has three goals and 10 points in 17 appearances with the Oilers in 2025-26. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday versus Buffalo.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Remains out Thursday
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Walman (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday against Seattle, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Walman hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 20. He has three goals and 10 points in 17 outings with Edmonton in 2025-26. Ty Emberson might lose his spot in the lineup when Walman's ready to return.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Still sidelined Tuesday
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Walman (undisclosed) will not be in action versus Minnesota on Tuesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Walman is expected to be an option either Thursday or Saturday against the Kraken or Jets, respectively. Tuesday's absence will be the blueliner's fourth straight game on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. Whenever the Toronto native is given the all-clear, he will look to bring his six-game point drought to a close.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Ruled out for Saturday
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Walman (undisclosed) will not be available Saturday in Seattle, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Walman will miss his third straight game, though he could return as early as Tuesday versus Minnesota. Walman was without a point in six games before he sat out with his injury. He has three goals and seven assists across 17 games this season.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Won't play Tuesday
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Walman (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Dallas on Tuesday, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
Walman remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has collected three goals, 10 points, 23 shots on net and 31 blocked shots in 17 outings this campaign. Once Walman is ready to return, he could replace Ty Emberson in the lineup.
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Oilers' Jake Walman: Deemed day-to-day
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Walman (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's game in Florida, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Walman is day-to-day and could be back within a week, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. The Oilers host Dallas on Tuesday before visiting Seattle next Saturday, but it's unclear exactly when Walman will be ready to return. He has three goals and seven assists in 17 games this season, but has been without a point in his last six outings.
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