Confirmed Signing with Link: [DET] D Jake Walman signs extension with Red Wings (3 years, $3.4M AAV)

[howkie]

I pay the double just to keep Seider away from Chariot..

 

[HardSeiderShots]

He was a warrior for Detroit last night. That game alone earned him more $$$$

That man signed the contract from the cold tub after last nights game. He took a punishment and just kept coming. Loved to see it

Warrior.

Loved his game yesterday.

He was the NHL’s Scott Sterling last night.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Perfect timing after his game against Ottawa. Guy blocked 7 shots, took a HUGE hit and several other smaller ones, threw a couple himself, and didn't miss a single shift. Ended the night +1 in a 6-2 loss.

Side note, what an amazing trade that was for Detroit.

 

[HardSeiderShots]

I pay the double just to keep Seider away from Chariot..

Sadly, keeping Chiarot away from Seider caused Hronek to go from playing the best hockey of his career to looking like shit.

 

[Hobnobs]

Sadly, keeping Chiarot away from Seider caused Hronek to go from playing the best hockey of his career to looking like shit.

Luckily his buyout wont be to bad. Unless Hawks need a pricey tank commander and picks...

 

[Bfan14]

He always stands out whenever I was the Wings.

Seems like a really good deal to me

 

[HardSeiderShots]

Luckily his buyout wont be to bad. Unless Hawks need a pricey tank commander and picks...

Montreal somehow convinced Florida that he was worth a first. Maybe we can give him away to somebody stupid for a 7th.

 

[Stony Curtis]

And to think he was a throw-in for Leddy last year. They still have the Blues 2nd and Sundqvist from that deal.

Not so much, really. SY said at the time of the trade that he'd been watching Walman since he was at Providence. Steve thought there was some upside in his game, and it looks like he might be right.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Walman is a beast, tremendous value for Detroit.

 

[Hobnobs]

Montreal somehow convinced Florida that he was worth a first. Maybe we can give him away to somebody stupid for a 7th.

Lets hope someone hires Benning or Chiarelli then

 

[Super Hans]

 

[raymond23]

1st pair defenseman at 3.4 mil

Not bad

 

[MBH]

Shit deal.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Great deal for wings.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Very happy for Jake. It took a few years longer than I expected but glad he’s finally becoming the player I thought he would when I saw him in college.

He seems to have found the perfect spot next to Seider. I like what Yzerman is doing there. As long as he doesn’t lose Larkin, they’re looking real good there in DET in a year or two.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Shit deal.

Why?

 

[SantosHalper]

 

[MBH]

Why?

$3.4Mx3 for zero track record.
I've seen enough coverage issues from Walman to warrant.

Also, with Maatta signed, we have 3 LD signed for next season.
I wouldn't mind breaking in Edvinsson next year.

 

[norrisnick]

$3.4Mx3 for zero track record.

Apart from, you know, his play this season.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Watched a bit of the Wings/Sens game last night.
Dude was blocking everything and got crushed a few times. He's buying an ice tub today 10000%

 

[Hammettf2b]

$3.4Mx3 for zero track record.
I've seen enough coverage issues from Walman to warrant.

Also, with Maatta signed, we have 3 LD signed for next season.
I wouldn't mind breaking in Edvinsson next year.

Have you not been watching all season?

 

[HardSeiderShots]

$3.4Mx3 for zero track record.
I've seen enough coverage issues from Walman to warrant.

Also, with Maatta signed, we have 3 LD signed for next season.
I wouldn't mind breaking in Edvinsson next year.

This is as simple as dumping Chiarot, whether trade or buyout.

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Apart from, you know, his play this season.

And other seasons (although he definitely wasn't as great as he has been this season - he was still a solid #5 at worst)

 

[MBH]

This is as simple as dumping Chiarot, whether trade or buyout.

Ain't gonna happen.

 

[Vagrant]

I thought once they resigned Maatta, they'd let Walman walk. I didn't anticipate him getting this kind of deal on the strength of 40 games, but they've been 40 really good games. New style defensive defenseman with great skating and high compete. 30 point upside isn't unreasonable. They really like him in all situations. The corner he turned this season was being tidy in his own zone and reliable enough to play with the minutes eaters at even strength. I don't think this deal can go "bad" in the traditional sense. It's a little higher because Walman is a little older with less team control, but this is around the going rate for a 4th or 5th. Interesting somewhat because he really picked himself up off the mat starting the year injured and battling back not only into the lineup, but into 20 minutes per night.