Confirmed Trade: [SJS/DET] Jake Walman and 2024 2nd round pick for future considerations

[RedHawkDown]

For what is worth the smoke in Detroit was that he was traded because he was a poor locker room presence; Larkin essentially all but called him out directly in the offseason. Not saying that’s what’s happening here but it certainly is fair to ask the question given he’s being scratched despite playing well

 

[dgibb10]

He’s seriously healthy scratched tonight?

That’s hysterical considering this thread. Up’s the drama x2.

I think he’s a talented guy that isn’t strong defensively. I think Yzerman made the best trade on the table and did it because he felt he had youth coming he wanted to make room for. SJ needed some vets to make the team a little better for both the fans and their new stud. Everyone got what they thought they wanted/needed and I doubt either side regretted the trade till maybe SJ today. If he’s healthy scratched because of play I don’t think anyone can clown Yzerman about this trade at all. I hope he gets back in and continues to help SJ at least offensively.

He is playing on SAN JOSE and has a better expected goal share than any dman on your team while leading SJS to an actually functional PK (something Detroit is lacking).

Chiarot Gustafsson and Holl have been disasters in Detroit this year.

 

[TheBeard]

He’s seriously healthy scratched tonight?

That’s hysterical considering this thread. Up’s the drama x2.

I think he’s a talented guy that isn’t strong defensively. I think Yzerman made the best trade on the table and did it because he felt he had youth coming he wanted to make room for. SJ needed some vets to make the team a little better for both the fans and their new stud. Everyone got what they thought they wanted/needed and I doubt either side regretted the trade till maybe SJ today. If he’s healthy scratched because of play I don’t think anyone can clown Yzerman about this trade at all. I hope he gets back in and continues to help SJ at least offensively.

Chances are it stems from a pretty tough hit he took from Boeser last game.