Immediately after news of Connor McDavid’s extension broke, Elliotte Friedman reported that the Edmonton Oilers have also agreed to a long-term extension with 29-year old defenceman Jake Walman.
Found his place in Edmonton
Walman was acquired by from the San Jose Sharks in March 2025 for a conditional first-round pick and prospect, and is currently battling through an injury that may make him questionable for Wednesday’s season opener against the Calgary Flames.
He really found a niche for himself in Edmonton and is widely regarded as a legitimate top-four defenceman with strong impacts on both ends of the ice.
It’s a big day for the team, who now have three of their top-four defencemen locked in for at least the next four years. In a world where the cap is rising, long-term extensions will be key in keeping the team cost-effective over the coming years.
No doubt the Oilers will now shift their attention to defensemen Mattias Ekholm and Brett Kulak, who are both entering the final year of their deals in Edmonton.
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