Jake Walman
D EDM
Sat 1/11/25 2:40 PM

Walman (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Thu 1/9/25 2:57 PM

Walman (lower body) will not join the Sharks on their trip to Utah for Friday's tilt, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walman will miss his eighth straight game as a result. He has five goals and 25 points in 31 appearances in 2024-25. The Sharks will be back at home to host Minnesota on Saturday, so it's at least possible that Walman might play in that outing.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Tue 1/7/25 2:27 PM

Walman (lower body) is hoping to rejoin the lineup against Utah on Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Sat 1/4/25 1:44 PM

Walman (lower body) will shift to injured reserve Saturday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Wed 1/1/25 3:29 PM

Walman (lower body) won't be an option for Thursday's tilt against Tampa Bay, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Mon 12/30/24 3:38 PM

Walman (lower body) won't be an option for Tuesday's matchup versus the Flyers, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Sat 12/28/24 5:37 PM

Walman (lower body) won't play against Calgary on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Fri 12/27/24 2:00 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Mon 12/23/24 2:21 PM

Walman (lower body) won't play against Vancouver on Monday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jake Walman
D EDM
Wed 12/18/24 2:54 AM

Walman notched two assists and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Walman helped out on Macklin Celebrini's second-period equalizer and a go-ahead goal by Fabian Zetterlund in the third. This was Walman's second multi-point effort in his last three outings. The 28-year-old defenseman already has a career year to his name with five goals, 19 helpers, six power-play points, 75 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 29 appearances. He's been a big boost to any fantasy manager who took a chance on him in drafts or those who plucked him off the waiver wire early in the campaign.