Hurricanes' Sean Walker: Makes five-year commitment
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Walker signed a five-year, $18 million contract with the Hurricanes on Monday.
Walker had 10 goals, 29 points, 50 PIM, 116 hits and 127 blocked shots across 81 regular-season games between Philadelphia and Colorado in 2023-24. The 29-year-old might serve in a top-four capacity with Carolina, but he probably won't get much ice time on the power play, as Brent Burns and Shayne Gostisbehere figure to handle those duties.
Walker scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots, added two hits and logged four PIM in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.
Walker flung a puck from the point and scored just 1:59 into the game. The defenseman has four goals and two assists over 14 contests since he was traded from the Flyers to the Avalanche. He's been a good fit in a bottom-four role, and it hasn't ruined his scoring pace despite losing an average of 2:15 of ice time per game with his new team. Walker is at 28 points, 144 shots on net, 108 hits, 117 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 77 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Sean Walker: Returns to lineup
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Walker notched an assist and two blocked shots during Monday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
After missing the third period of Saturday's game due to an upper-body injury, Walker remained in his regular spot on the third pairing with partner Jack Johnson. Walker added three shots on net over 16:35 of ice time. This was only the fifth point over 14 games for Walker since the beginning of March.
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Avalanche's Sean Walker: Cleared to play against Jackets
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Walker (upper body) will be in action versus Columbus on Monday, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports reports.
Walker was questionable to play Monday after being limited to just 11:15 of ice time against the Predators on Saturday due to his upper-body injury. In 10 games with the Avalanche, the blueliner has notched three goals, one assist and 27 shots on net, though his offensive upside is limited due to a lack of power-play opportunities.
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Avalanche's Sean Walker: Suffers upper-body injury
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Walker sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Predators, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Walker didn't play in the third period after exiting late in the second. It's unclear if he will be able to travel with the Avalanche for their upcoming three-game road trip. If he can't play, Caleb Jones could enter the lineup.
Walker scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and delivered one hit in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win against the Penguins.
Walker began Colorado's improbable comeback from a 4-0 deficit when he beat a screened Alex Nedeljkovic late in the second period. It was Walker's third goal and fourth point in seven games since being acquired from the Flyers at the trade deadline.
Avalanche's Sean Walker: Scores two goals Saturday
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Walker scored twice on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
Walker opened the scoring in the second period and added another goal to tie the game at 2-2 in the third. He earned his first two goals as a member of the Avalanche and has three points over four contests since being acquired from the Flyers. The 29-year-old blueliner has enjoyed a productive campaign with eight goals, 25 points, 120 shots on net, 92 hits, 105 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 67 appearances.
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Avalanche's Sean Walker: Grabs first helper for new team
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Walker produced an assist, eight shots on goal and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Flames.
This was Walker's second game with the Avalanche after he was dealt from the Flyers. The 29-year-old defenseman has been listed on the third pairing, but he saw 19:04 of ice time Tuesday, trailing only Cale Makar (23:42) on Colorado's blue line. Walker is up to 23 points, 117 shots on net, 103 blocked shots, 88 hits and a plus-8 rating through 65 outings this season.
Avalanche's Sean Walker: Headed for Mile High City
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Walker was traded to the Avalanche by the Flyers on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. In addition, Colorado received a 2026 fifth-round pick while sending Ryan Johansen and a 2025 first-round selection to Philadelphia.
Walker will add to an already deep blue line led by Cale Makar. With the Flyers, Walker saw limited power-play minutes and likely won't join either man-advantage unit with Colorado, limiting his offensive upside. With the addition of Walker, the Avs felt comfortable with sending Bowen Byram (illness) to the Sabres in a trade.
