DTDSean Walker D CAR Sat 1/13/24 12:44 AM
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Walker recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Walker has just two assists over his last eight contests. The 29-year-old defenseman saw power-play time earlier in the campaign, but that's unlikely to happen again with Jamie Drysdale now in the fold after a trade from the Ducks this week. Walker is up to 14 points with 74 shots on net, 50 hits, 61 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 42 appearances. He should continue to see top-four minutes while racking up modest production across the board.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Fri 12/29/23 9:38 AM
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Walker scored on his lone shot in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
This is Walker's first year with the Flyers after he linked up with the Kings as an undrafted free agent in the 2018-19 campaign. The 29-year-old is on pace for 27 points by season's end, which would be a career high if the defenseman can stay healthy. Boosted by 20:49 of ice time per game, Walker has three goals, eight assists and a plus-8 rating through 33 contests.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Mon 11/20/23 11:20 AM
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Walker picked up two assists, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Both points came early in the second period, as Walker slipped the puck to Bobby Brink on the man advantage for the Flyers' second goal -- and Walker's first power-play point of the year -- before causing a Columbus turnover in his own end about five minutes later that created a two-on-nothing break for Ryan Poehling and Garnet Hathaway which Poehling converted. Walker is emerging as one of head coach John Tortorella's most trusted blueliners, seeing a career-high average of 21:05 per contest in 2023-24. The 29-year-old has a four-game point streak going in which he's amassed one goal and six points. On the season, he's recorded three goals, 10 points, 32 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 28 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 18 contests.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Sun 11/12/23 2:21 AM
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Walker registered two assists, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Walker entered Saturday on a six-game point drought after a solid start to the campaign. The 28-year-old was able to torment his former team by assisting on the Flyers' first two goals of the contest. He's up to two goals, four assists, 26 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 22 hits, six PIM and a plus-5 rating through 15 outings this season, primarily playing in a top-four role.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Fri 10/20/23 2:20 PM
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Walker lit the lamp in Thursday's win over Edmonton.
EDGE Analysis
It was Walker's first goal as a Flyer. The defenseman is off to a strong start, posting one goal, one assist, seven hits and six blocks while averaging 19:25 of ice time through four games.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Wed 6/7/23 2:59 AM
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Walker was traded from the Kings to the Flyers in a three-team deal involving Columbus on Tuesday, Mayor's Manor reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker was reportedly moved primarily to make room for prospect Brandt Clarke on the right side of LA's defense. Walker picked up 13 points through 70 games in 2022-23. He'll likely slot into a bottom-four role for the Flyers.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Sun 4/16/23 12:02 AM
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Walker averaged a career-low 14:50 of ice time in 2022-23 after averaging 18:33 over the previous three campaigns.
EDGE Analysis
Walker did fine with the work he was given though, recording three goals, 13 points, 36 PIM, 94 shots, 77 hits and 104 blocks in 70 contests during the regular season. The 28-year-old even recorded a power-play assist despite averaging just 0:13 of ice time with the man advantage. He's projected to continue to serve on the third pairing for Game 1 of the Kings' first-round series against Edmonton on Monday.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Tue 3/21/23 3:20 AM
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Walker notched an assist and went plus-4 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Walker has two helpers, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over his last three contests. It's also a good sign that the Kings lost the game he was scratched for March 18, which should encourage head coach Todd McLellan to keep the 28-year-old blueliner in the lineup at least until Sean Durzi (upper body) returns. Walker has 12 points, 85 shots on net, 91 blocked shots, 62 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 61 appearances.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Wed 3/15/23 2:16 AM
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Walker produced an assist and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Walker saw his 10-game point drought end when Blake Lizotte tipped in one of his shot attempts early in the second period. Prior to Sean Durzi (undisclosed) missing time, Walker saw his job stability slip with a pair of healthy scratches. The 28-year-old has 11 points, 83 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 62 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 59 contests.
DTDSean Walker D CAR Fri 3/10/23 7:16 PM
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Walker hasn't recorded a point over his last nine games.
EDGE Analysis
Walker has seven goals and 10 points in 57 contests this season. He's averaged just 14:46 of ice time in 2022-23, and his role has been trending downward with him averaging 13:03 over his last nine outings. With his limited responsibilities, Walker isn't likely to make regular offensive contributions.