Jake Walman was a revelation for the Edmonton Oilers this season. Acquired ahead of the trade deadline for a conditional first-round pick, he entered the lineup quickly, making an impact that he carried through the playoffs as a definite bright spot. Part of what made him such a solid target for the team, beyond his play, was his contract. With one full year left on the deal at a $3.4-million cap hit, his salary fits into the Oilers’ salary cap situation well. Given that Hockey Viz, had his on-ice impacts well above a first-pairing defenceman, it’s safe to say he provided significant value for the team. But Walman enters this season on an expiring contract, set for unrestricted free agency as a 3o-year-old next summer. Walman will surely be looking to cash in on his next deal, as his career earnings, according to PuckPedia, total just $10.02-million. There’s talk from Bob Stauffer that the late-bloomer is one of the players the Oilers could be looking to sign to an extension by the end of August, but what woRead More
Projecting what Jake Walman’s extension will look like with the Oilers
