Confirmed with Link: [EDM/SJS] Jake Walman <--> cond. EDM 1st '26 (Top-12 protected) & Carl Berglund

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I would really like to see him blow one by Oettinger.

He might do that too, he seems like he has a good shot if the highlights are to believed.

 

[Drivesaitl]

You have to remember they are all boys/men playing a game. This is all purely for entertainment.

I'm old school. Its not for me. Thing is and I've looked around a bit its still the case teams HATE this sort of thing. Act up like that after scoring a goal and teams pencil your name down for punishment upcoming. Couple games I saw video of teams were taking runs at Walman for just the reason of the goal cellies being what they are.

Don't like the drama much either. Apparently Walman chirped a lot after the Detroit trade too. "He left his Heart in Detroit" oh jebus.

Even amongst the Detroit players some feelings at the time from leaders like Larkin that a couple players now gone were in it for themselves and not the team. Interesting comments as well as Walman being scratched during a playoff run. As some Detroit fans online had suggested it appears something else could have occurred. Larkin runs pretty traditional though. Last time Wings players were taking a run at a team mate it was AA who we unfortunately also got here. Maybe the room is conflicted in Detroit.

Hope I'm wrong but I'm getting a read on player that figures he's big as the club. Hockey is not that kind of sport. team first not me first. From my perspective doing the griddy dance in games you're losing, seems like an odd thing. Celebrate if you have something to celebrate.

I dunno, I'm getting Dustin Penner vibes. not in a good way.

 

[Drivesaitl]

More Walman drama. He's been healthy scratched by every NHL coach he's played for. (just doing some research online. )

In November he was healthy scratched after a brutal game against the Nucks of all clubs. Coach removed him from a couple games and Walman disputed it in media, and even asked team mates about it.

Then turns out that he subsequently missed injury treatments not bothering to attend while he was out. had a meeting with coach to sort out priorities. This being a D who's 28yrs old and apparently mature enough to attend?

This is one article.

Sharks Scratching Top Defenseman Against Blue Jackets

San Jose Sharks No. 1 defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a coach's decision.

thehockeynews.com

Walman claimed he didn't know he had to attend treatment hooboy. Walman later claimed its a nothing story about him getting scratched. Despite his injury getting worse subsequent to missing treatment.

Walman Shares Non-Hockey Reason for His Scratch: ‘A nothing story’

NEWARK, N.J. — Jake Walman wanted to clear the air. Yes, he was scratched from the San Jose Sharks’ Nov. 5 game for non-hockey reasons (he missed an off-day treatment session because of a misunderstanding). Yes, he missed the Nov. 7 game because of an upper-body injury suffered in his last...

sanjosehockeynow.com

I dunno Oilers fans. Yzerman AND Grier moved out this player for reasons. I respect both of their assessments. Both are reasonable GM's. Walman should learn to defer to no comment or I have nothing to say on that. Talking extensively about coaching decisions with media, its never popular. He'd be on less teams maybe with a little commonsense.

 

[McDNicks17]

 

[MessierII]

Its misleading though. Didn't Codi Ceci look OK on the Sharks?

Its enigma sometimes. One expects a D with flaws to be exposed by bad clubs. But the look of it can be misleading. A normal D can look somehow better on a bad team in the company of worse players.

All I'm saying is we don't know a thing until Walman plays here. He's never been on a contender.

I don't know that much about him. He's only played appreciably in league for last seasons and on really bad clubs.

The whole look here is different.

Either way he is by far their best d man and has been on the top pair on his last two teams. Bad teams yes but this is still the NHL. This is the best our D has ever been in McDrai’s time.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Either way he is by far their best d man and has been on the top pair on his last two teams. Bad teams yes but this is still the NHL. This is the best our D has ever been in McDrai’s time.

Could be except for what we're getting with Ekholm this season. Looks like age or injury or sickness or combo catching up. He didn't look good at 4nations either. he's been the lynchpin of our improvement and hasn't been this season. Nurse is better this season, Booch far worse. Decent Kulak year. But defensively as well we're in year two of a coach where it seems this team tows the line less.

D is whole team effort, and our goaltending sucks shit. Even in the optimistic Walman factoid reports it says his D against the rush is subpar. With how the Oilers play that isn't good. He'll be seeing the rush and odd man rush a fair bit.

 

[MessierII]

Could be except for what we're getting with Ekholm this season. Looks like age or injury or sickness or combo catching up. He didn't look good at 4nations either. he's been the lynchpin of our improvement and hasn't been this season. Nurse is better this season, Booch far worse. Decent Kulak year. But defensively as well we're in year two of a coach where it seems this team tows the line less.

D is whole team effort, and our goaltending sucks shit. Even in the optimistic Walman factoid reports it says his D against the rush is subpar. With how the Oilers play that isn't good. He'll be seeing the rush and odd man rush a fair bit.

I think kulak is having an amazing year but I agree about the top pair. Last year they were one of the top 2-3 D pairs in the league. Even if Ekholm has taken a step back our D is still the best it’s been. Even if Ekholm is the 4th best guy out of Walman himself bouch and nurse that’s by far the best top 4 we’ve had in close to two decades and Kulak is maybe the best #5 in the league.

 

[Louis Cypher]

More Walman drama. He's been healthy scratched by every NHL coach he's played for. (just doing some research online. )

In November he was healthy scratched after a brutal game against the Nucks of all clubs. Coach removed him from a couple games and Walman disputed it in media, and even asked team mates about it.

Then turns out that he subsequently missed injury treatments not bothering to attend while he was out. had a meeting with coach to sort out priorities. This being a D who's 28yrs old and apparently mature enough to attend?

This is one article.

Sharks Scratching Top Defenseman Against Blue Jackets

San Jose Sharks No. 1 defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a coach's decision.

thehockeynews.com

Walman claimed he didn't know he had to attend treatment hooboy. Walman later claimed its a nothing story about him getting scratched. Despite his injury getting worse subsequent to missing treatment.

Walman Shares Non-Hockey Reason for His Scratch: ‘A nothing story’

NEWARK, N.J. — Jake Walman wanted to clear the air. Yes, he was scratched from the San Jose Sharks’ Nov. 5 game for non-hockey reasons (he missed an off-day treatment session because of a misunderstanding). Yes, he missed the Nov. 7 game because of an upper-body injury suffered in his last...

sanjosehockeynow.com

I dunno Oilers fans. Yzerman AND Grier moved out this player for reasons. I respect both of their assessments. Both are reasonable GM's. Walman should learn to defer to no comment or I have nothing to say on that. Talking extensively about coaching decisions with media, its never popular. He'd be on less teams maybe with a little commonsense.

Might be refreshing a player questioning dumb coaching decisions. Media doesn't.

 

[McTonyBrar]

More Walman drama. He's been healthy scratched by every NHL coach he's played for. (just doing some research online. )

In November he was healthy scratched after a brutal game against the Nucks of all clubs. Coach removed him from a couple games and Walman disputed it in media, and even asked team mates about it.

Then turns out that he subsequently missed injury treatments not bothering to attend while he was out. had a meeting with coach to sort out priorities. This being a D who's 28yrs old and apparently mature enough to attend?

This is one article.

Sharks Scratching Top Defenseman Against Blue Jackets

San Jose Sharks No. 1 defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a coach's decision.

thehockeynews.com

Walman claimed he didn't know he had to attend treatment hooboy. Walman later claimed its a nothing story about him getting scratched. Despite his injury getting worse subsequent to missing treatment.

Walman Shares Non-Hockey Reason for His Scratch: ‘A nothing story’

NEWARK, N.J. — Jake Walman wanted to clear the air. Yes, he was scratched from the San Jose Sharks’ Nov. 5 game for non-hockey reasons (he missed an off-day treatment session because of a misunderstanding). Yes, he missed the Nov. 7 game because of an upper-body injury suffered in his last...

sanjosehockeynow.com

I dunno Oilers fans. Yzerman AND Grier moved out this player for reasons. I respect both of their assessments. Both are reasonable GM's. Walman should learn to defer to no comment or I have nothing to say on that. Talking extensively about coaching decisions with media, its never popular. He'd be on less teams maybe with a little commonsense.

Why do you always look at the negative. I can already sense the negative comments and bias you will have against him lmao

 

[Drivesaitl]

Why do you always look at the negative. I can already sense the negative comments and bias you will have against him lmao

If I start calling him Jake Walmart you'll know its happened. lol

I don't always look at negative. I loved Holloway, Loved Bouchard prior to most. Loved Drai prior to most etc.

When I've disliked incoming, a lot, its been players like AA, Arviddson, Turris, Ryan Spooner etc. Guys that were terrible and added nothing. Also Yams, you'll remember that.

Why am I negative. haha

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

More Walman drama. He's been healthy scratched by every NHL coach he's played for. (just doing some research online. )

In November he was healthy scratched after a brutal game against the Nucks of all clubs. Coach removed him from a couple games and Walman disputed it in media, and even asked team mates about it.

Then turns out that he subsequently missed injury treatments not bothering to attend while he was out. had a meeting with coach to sort out priorities. This being a D who's 28yrs old and apparently mature enough to attend?

This is one article.

Sharks Scratching Top Defenseman Against Blue Jackets

San Jose Sharks No. 1 defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a coach's decision.

thehockeynews.com

Walman claimed he didn't know he had to attend treatment hooboy. Walman later claimed its a nothing story about him getting scratched. Despite his injury getting worse subsequent to missing treatment.

Walman Shares Non-Hockey Reason for His Scratch: ‘A nothing story’

NEWARK, N.J. — Jake Walman wanted to clear the air. Yes, he was scratched from the San Jose Sharks’ Nov. 5 game for non-hockey reasons (he missed an off-day treatment session because of a misunderstanding). Yes, he missed the Nov. 7 game because of an upper-body injury suffered in his last...

sanjosehockeynow.com

I dunno Oilers fans. Yzerman AND Grier moved out this player for reasons. I respect both of their assessments. Both are reasonable GM's. Walman should learn to defer to no comment or I have nothing to say on that. Talking extensively about coaching decisions with media, its never popular. He'd be on less teams maybe with a little commonsense.

This is a concern, thanks for bringing it up honestly, I didn't know this happened. I suspect this room is a stronger than those previous stops, hopefully it will have a positive affect on him as he has a positive affect on the line up.

Definitely something to watch for those, because there will be low moments, nothing is just smooth sailing, but I do really see him as a good fit.

 

[Drivesaitl]

This is a concern, thanks for bringing it up honestly, I didn't know this happened. I suspect this room is a stronger than those previous stops, hopefully it will have a positive affect on him as he has a positive affect on the line up.

Definitely something to watch for those, because there will be low moments, nothing is just smooth sailing, but I do really see him as a good fit.

I think you're right. Not a lot of bs would be easily tolerated here so thats a plus. Team like Sharks didn't have much pushback probably. One would think a lot more team culture here, and well respect of players and coaches. I was really positive the club would be able to reign in Kane and for the most part they did. So maybe again.

 

[Louis Cypher]

The Griddy dance. which I just found out about seems a definite negative. What a clown dance. Can't imagine anybody doing that in a hockey rink without getting clocked silly with a two hander.

If I wanted stupid dances I'd watch NFL or NBA. Not in hockey please.

I don't mind it. As long as they can answer the bell if someone comes calling.

I wish Perry would have pulled out a sharpie after he scored on Dallas and placed the puck at center ala Owen's.

He's 6'1 218. I'm thinking if he shot right it would have been 2 firsts to get him.

Jury is out but I like the adds so far.

Maybe that huge injured boston right shot d man we got will magically appear for the playoffs.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I don't mind it. As long as they can answer the bell if someone comes calling.

I wish Perry would have pulled out a sharpie after he scored on Dallas and placed the puck at center ala Owen's.

He's 6'1 218. I'm thinking if he shot right it would have been 2 firsts to get him.

Jury is out but I like the adds so far.

Maybe that huge injured boston right shot d man we got will magically appear for the playoffs.

We'll see. In hockey reaction and fights occur if you shoot the puck too hard into an empty net. heh. In playoffs moreso.

I'm of the Hugh Campbell/Brian Kelly Eskimos mantra. " If you get to the endzone act like you've been there before"

Don't mind me I'm old fashioned.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I think you're right. Not a lot of bs would be easily tolerated here so thats a plus. Team like Sharks didn't have much pushback probably. One would think a lot more team culture here, and well respect of players and coaches. I was really positive the club would be able to reign in Kane and for the most part they did. So maybe again.

I mean these guys all have big personalities, so there will be push and pull, but I would say even the room in Detroit likely wasn't that strong, those teams were pretty non-competitive.

 

[Louis Cypher]

We'll see. In hockey reaction and fights occur if you shoot the puck too hard into an empty net. heh. In playoffs moreso.

I'm of the Hugh Campbell/Brian Kelly Eskimos mantra. " If you get to the endzone act like you've been there before"

Don't mind me I'm old fashioned.

I prefer the old school usually also. But Perry, LOL, he would probably be the only guy who could pull that off. Would be one for the ages.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I mean these guys all have big personalities, so there will be push and pull, but I would say even the room in Detroit likely wasn't that strong, those teams were pretty non-competitive.

Yeah. I get it. Larkin is apparently no thrill to be with in a room either and seems similar to Yzerman in personality. Like I referenced years ago the Detroit room was also fairly hostile with AA and a couple other players. Its a clique kind of a room I guess. Bruins seem to run similar. You have to be a certain way or don't fit.

I actually think the Oilers have strong personalities in the room (and with Coffey behind bench) where they can more offer guidance of players with challenges. But KK seems pretty stubborn on some themes.

I probably shouldn't be that worried. I like to do my own info digging anyway. Thanks for reading

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Yeah. I get it. Larkin is apparently no thrill to be with in a room either and seems similar to Yzerman in personality. Like I referenced years ago the Detroit room was also fairly hostile with AA and a couple other players. Its a clique kind of a room I guess. Bruins seem to run similar. You have to be a certain way or don't fit.

I actually think the Oilers have strong personalities in the room (and with Coffey behind bench) where they can more offer guidance of players with challenges. But KK seems pretty stubborn on some themes.

I probably shouldn't be that worried. I like to do my own info digging anyway. Thanks for reading

You're welcome, it's good to know that he might run hot or aloof in spots lol

 

[Drivesaitl]

You're welcome, it's good to know that he might run hot or aloof in spots lol

Yeah, he's for sure interesting. Fans often like the extroverted players and gets the popularity where he goes. Players like him, coaches don't always. Not a dull moment it seems. OH well, its entertainment. I could be wrong but I don't think the gritty celly and stuff like that was happening in SJ. Some fans saying it was discontinued. not sure. heh

he's a character Maybe the team needs something like this like Maroon injected to get less serious and nervous.

 

[MessierThanThou]

Either way he is by far their best d man and has been on the top pair on his last two teams. Bad teams yes but this is still the NHL. This is the best our D has ever been in McDrai’s time.

Um, not with how Ekholm has been playing lately...

 

[Perfect_Drug]

To be fair, Seider's pairing seems to get thrown to wolves. The second pairing here should be easier competition.

 

[Mr Positive]

Um, not with how Ekholm has been playing lately...

Ekholm's problems are likely temporary

It's all setting up nicely for us to peak at the right time. Maybe Walman even gets a big chunk of time as our #1 LD, and gives Ekholm less minutes, or maybe even let's him ride the IR for a while

It would be nice if Walman could find a new gear on a contender, and be our Ekholm replacement for when he ages out

 

[McDoused]

Holy shit I didn't realize we got quinn highes.

 

[VeteranPresence]

More Walman drama. He's been healthy scratched by every NHL coach he's played for. (just doing some research online. )

In November he was healthy scratched after a brutal game against the Nucks of all clubs. Coach removed him from a couple games and Walman disputed it in media, and even asked team mates about it.

Then turns out that he subsequently missed injury treatments not bothering to attend while he was out. had a meeting with coach to sort out priorities. This being a D who's 28yrs old and apparently mature enough to attend?

This is one article.

Sharks Scratching Top Defenseman Against Blue Jackets

San Jose Sharks No. 1 defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a coach's decision.

thehockeynews.com

Walman claimed he didn't know he had to attend treatment hooboy. Walman later claimed its a nothing story about him getting scratched. Despite his injury getting worse subsequent to missing treatment.

Walman Shares Non-Hockey Reason for His Scratch: ‘A nothing story’

NEWARK, N.J. — Jake Walman wanted to clear the air. Yes, he was scratched from the San Jose Sharks’ Nov. 5 game for non-hockey reasons (he missed an off-day treatment session because of a misunderstanding). Yes, he missed the Nov. 7 game because of an upper-body injury suffered in his last...

sanjosehockeynow.com

I dunno Oilers fans. Yzerman AND Grier moved out this player for reasons. I respect both of their assessments. Both are reasonable GM's. Walman should learn to defer to no comment or I have nothing to say on that. Talking extensively about coaching decisions with media, its never popular. He'd be on less teams maybe with a little commonsense.

Yikes. Good digging. I said it before, but Bowman being away from the NHL so long really hurt his mental database of current player ability and goings on. He seems to be operating on years-old impressions of players. (See: Klingberg, John)

Now, the safety net for that would normally be this kind of information being shared between friendly colleagues, but there again the Chicago scandal made him a pariah and put a stain on the GM community as a whole. I highly doubt he has many strong relationships with other teams.

When you put those two things together, I would bet money Bowman had no idea any of that stuff happened, and he only went off some nice stats that were juiced by an early season heater. This is to say nothing of the bizarre fit that is yet another lefty, and yet another defensively suspect defenseman. Strange business all the way around when there were a dozen other ways to actually help our blueline.

 

[tiger_80]

Is he any good?

Th best on the worst. I guess Corey Potter was a top 4 d-man too.