Walman scored a goal on three shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Predators.
Walman has two points and a plus-1 rating over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. His scoring pace has slowed a bit, but he remains in a top-pairing role with power-play time, so he should be fine in the long run. Overall, the 28-year-old defenseman has six goals, 21 assists, 96 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 32 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-5 rating in 37 appearances.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Earns assist in return
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Walman posted an assist and five shots on goal over 22:19 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.
Walman missed eight games due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to pick up where he left off prior to the absence. The 28-year-old logged six points over nine outings in December, and he has been the Sharks' best offensive blueliner this season. Overall, he's at 26 points, 85 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 31 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 32 appearances.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Good to play Saturday
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Walman (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Walman will return from an eight-game absence in Saturday's matchup versus Minnesota. He has five goals and 25 points in 31 appearances in 2024-25. Walman will likely occupy a top-four role and see time on the power play.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Game-time decision versus Wild
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Walman (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Walman has been a pleasant surprise for the Sharks this season, tallying five goals and adding 20 assists in only 31 appearances. He has sat out the last eight games with his injury and should he return to the lineup, he will quarterback the first power play.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Targeting Friday return
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Walman (lower body) is hoping to rejoin the lineup against Utah on Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
While the news effectively rules Walmn out versus Vegas on Tuesday, it appears the blueliner is making strides in his recovery. While the Toronto native had just one goal in 10 games prior to getting hurt, he did manage to rack up seven helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage. In order to face Utah, Walman will first need to be activated off injured reserve.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Moves to IR
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Walman (lower body) will shift to injured reserve Saturday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.
San Jose will activate William Eklund (upper body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Walman will miss his sixth straight game versus New Jersey on Saturday. He has amassed five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Will remain out Thursday
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Walman (lower body) won't be an option for Thursday's tilt against Tampa Bay, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Walman is set to miss his fifth straight game. He has five goals and 25 points in 31 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Walman serves in a top-four capacity.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Unavailable Tuesday
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Walman (lower body) won't be an option for Tuesday's matchup versus the Flyers, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Walman has resumed skating but will miss his fourth straight game. He has compiled five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season. Due to Walman's absence, Henry Thrun will remain on the top pairing, while Shakir Mukhamadullin will stay in the lineup for a fourth consecutive contest.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Won't play Saturday
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Walman (lower body) won't play against Calgary on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Walman will miss his third straight game. He has generated five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season. Henry Thrun and Shakir Mukhamadullin have received increased roles during Walman's absence.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Not at practice Friday
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Walman (lower body) is not at morning skate and is expected to sit out Friday's tilt versus Vegas, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Walman will miss his second straight game. The defenseman has already set a career high of 25 points in just 31 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Sitting out Monday
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Walman (lower body) won't play against Vancouver on Monday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Walman is day-to-day and will get additional time to recover ahead of Friday's matchup versus Vegas. He has registered five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season. Due to Walman's absence, Henry Thrun will skate on the top pairing, while Shakir Mukhamadullin will be in Monday's lineup.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Puts up power-play helper in loss
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Walman notched a power-play assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers.
Walman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two contests. The Sharks' offense has gone cold on their tough road trip, but Walman has helped out on three of the team's eight goals over their last four games. For the season, he has 20 points (four on the power play), 64 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 23 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 25 appearances. He needs one more point to match his career high from last season.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Assist streak at three games
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Walman produced an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
Walman has a helper in three straight games and six points over seven outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 15 points, 57 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 20 contests. Walman's offense may not be that steady all season, but he's playing well in a large role, and that carries value in most fantasy formats.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Scores in loss to Stars
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Walman scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
Walman cut the Stars' lead to 3-2 at 13:25 of the third period with a snap shot from the top of the right circle. This was his second goal of the season, but he's made a bigger impact as a playmaker from the blue line. The 28-year-old has 10 assists already, and that figure represents a career-high mark for him.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Draws helper in return
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Walman posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.
While he was listed on the third pairing, Walman saw a team-high 24:55 of ice time in his return from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The defenseman has been one of the bright spots for the Sharks this season, though that light may be dimmed if he remains on the second power-play unit. He has 10 points, 37 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 16 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Playing Saturday
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Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Following a five-game absence, Walman could work on the third pairing and see power-play time on the second unit. He has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season. Jack Thompson will be scratched to make room for Walman's return.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Game-time call for Thursday
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Walman (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.
Walman has a goal and nine points over 13 appearances in 2024-25. He's missed San Jose's last four games due to the injury. If he draws back into the lineup Thursday, then Jack Thompson would likely be a healthy scratch after dressing in the Sharks' past four games.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Unavailable Monday
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Walman (upper body) won't play Monday against Philadelphia, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Walman is day-to-day and will miss his fourth straight game. His next chance to return will be Thursday versus the Rangers. Walman has one goal, eight assists, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 outings this season.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Traveling with team
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Walman (upper body) will join the Sharks for their upcoming four-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Thursday.
Walman has missed two games due to team suspension and upper-body injury but appears to be trending in the right direction. Once the 28-year-old defenseman is cleared to play, he should immediately retake his spot on the blue line in addition to seeing power-play opportunities. Barring a long-term injury, the Toronto native should be capable of easily surpassing his previous career high of 21 points set last year.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Not playing Thursday
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Walman will miss Thursday's game versus Minnesota with an upper-body injury, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.
It will be the second straight game that Walman will miss as he sat out Tuesday for disciplinary reasons. The defenseman has a goal and nine points in 13 games this season, including seven points in his last four games. Look for Jack Thompson to remain in the lineup. Walman could return Sunday when the Sharks are in New Jersey to play the Devils.
