| Dec. 8, 2024 |
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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| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Walman notched a pair of assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken. - Walman is on a career-best five-game point streak, earning two goals and five helpers in that span. The defenseman had a hand in goals by Luke Kunin and Cody Ceci in this win. Walman has arguably been one of the biggest breakout players in fantasy so far this season with 19 points, 61 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 22 appearances. The 28-year-old defenseman is two points shy of matching his output from last year, and with a huge role in all situations for the Sharks, it looks like he'll be crushing his previous high-water marks across the board. |
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| Nov. 30, 2024 |
Walman scored two goals on four shots and added four PIM in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken. - Walman is rolling with five points over his last four contests. His first tally Friday tied the game at 4-4, and he also had the Sharks' empty-netter to seal the win. The 28-year-old defenseman doubled his goal total to four and has added 13 assists, 61 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits and 18 PIM across 21 appearances. He also has a plus-7 rating, which partially showcases that he's more than just a scoring threat on the blue line. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
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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| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Walman provided a power-play assist in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings. - Walman is thriving now that he's recovered from an upper-body injury -- he has a goal and four helpers since his return. The 28-year-old defenseman has reclaimed his spot on the top pairing and first power-play unit. Walman is up to 14 points (three on the power play), 54 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-5 rating over 19 appearances. He's well on his way to a career year and should gain plenty of fantasy supporters along the way as a savvy waiver-wire addition. |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Walman notched an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres. - The defensive pair of Walman and Cody Ceci was on the ice for the Sharks' two goals and none of the Sabres' tallies. With four points over five contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Walman doesn't appear to have lost a step. The defenseman is at two goals, 11 helpers, 53 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 16 hits and a plus-4 rating over 18 outings this season while seeing top-pairing minutes. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
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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| Nov. 17, 2024 |
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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| Nov. 16, 2024 |
Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday in Pittsburgh, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - Walman has missed the last five games, once as a healthy scratch and the last four injured. He had a goal and seven points in the prior four games, giving him a goal and nine points in 13 appearances. |
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| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Walman (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Walman will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. The blueliner was originally deemed a game-time call versus New York, so it's possible he will be ready in time to face the Penguins on Saturday. |
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| Nov. 13, 2024 |
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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| Nov. 11, 2024 |
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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| Nov. 10, 2024 |
Walman (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday versus the Devils, according to Max Miller of NHL.com. - San Jose may dress seven defenders and 11 forwards against New Jersey. Walman was on the top pairing and worked on the second power-play unit during Sunday's morning skate, both positive signs for a potential return from a two-game absence. He has registered one goal, eight assists, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 8, 2024 |
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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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Walman (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Minnesota, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - Walman missed Tuesday's game versus Columbus for disciplinary reasons. His status for the game could be clarified by coach Ryan Warsofsky after the team's optional skate Thursday. Walman was red-hot before sitting out Tuesday as he had a goal and seven points in his previous four games, giving the 28-year-old a goal and nine points in 13 contests this season. |
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| Nov. 6, 2024 |
Walman (coach's decision) will be back in action against Minnesota on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Walman's benching versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday was for non-hockey reasons according to head coach Ryan Warsofsky. The 28-year-old blueliner had been rolling offensively before sitting out Tuesday, racking up seven points in his last four contests. With Walman back in the lineup, Jack Thompson figures to be relegated to a spot in the press box. |
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| Nov. 5, 2024 |
Walman will be a healthy scratch Tuesday versus Columbus, per Max Miller of NHL.com. - Walman has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season, including seven points over his past four outings. However, he did have a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Vancouver. The decision to scratch Walman is still surprising, but after a game out of the lineup, he will likely dress Thursday against Minnesota while serving in his typical top-four capacity. In the meantime, Jack Thompson is projected to draw back into the lineup Tuesday after being scratched Saturday. |
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| Oct. 31, 2024 |
Walman logged an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks. - Walman helped out on an Alexander Wennberg tally in the second period, which tied the game at 2-2. With seven points over his last three games, Walman has exploded on offense as the Sharks have won three in a row. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to nine points, 32 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 14 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 12 appearances. He's already nearly halfway to his production from 63 games in 2023-24 -- a top-pairing role and power-play spot in San Jose has made Walman a viable option in standard fantasy formats, though he won't sustain his recent scoring pace. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Walman notched three assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah. - All three points came in during a two-minute stretch late in the third period as Walman fueled a wild comeback by the Sharks from a 4-1 deficit. It's the first multi-point performance of the season for the veteran defenseman, and while Walman is seeing time with San Jose's first power-play unit, he's gotten onto the scoresheet in only three of the team's first 10 contests. |
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| Oct. 18, 2024 |
Walman notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Jets. - Walman helped out on a Tyler Toffoli tally. This was Walman's second assist in five games, and he's added 14 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, five hits and a minus-1 rating. The 28-year-old defenseman is playing in a large role this season, which includes quarterbacking the first power-play unit for the first time in his career. The Sharks' early injuries have hampered their offense, but Walman should still offer decent scoring while also logging a high volume of blocks. |
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| Oct. 10, 2024 |
Walman notched an assist and blocked seven shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues. - Walman had the secondary helper on Macklin Celebrini's first NHL goal. The 28-year-old Walman is set to play in a much larger role than he's ever had in the NHL -- he opened the campaign on the top pairing and first power-play unit. Walman had a career-high 21 points, including four on the power play, over 63 contests with the Red Wings last year before he was traded in a salary dump to San Jose in June. While he's poised for a career year, the move to the Sharks will likely saddle him with an ugly plus-minus rating. |
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| June 25, 2024 |
San Jose acquired Walman and a 2024 second-round pick from Detroit on Tuesday in exchange for future considerations. - Walman produced 12 goals, 21 points, 108 shots on net and 151 blocked shots in 63 games during the 2023-24 campaign. The 28-year-old defender has two more seasons left on his three-year, $10.2 million contract. As a member of the Sharks, Walman could occupy a top-four role and see power-play time. |
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| April 20, 2024 |
Walman finished the season with a career-high 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) to complement 42 hits and 151 blocked shots through 63 games. - Walman was bogged down by an illness in January, and a lower-body issue limited him to two games in the season's final month. But when healthy, Walman surfaced with a series of special moments. The skilled defenseman surged to a three-point performance while facing the Predators in the penultimate contest of 2023, and his penalty-shot goal in overtime against the Canucks on Feb. 11 roused the home crowd. Walman's industrious style of play makes him a good fit in Detroit, though he may be a bit too injury-prone to stay on fantasy rosters for a sustained period. |
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| April 1, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) will play Monday versus the Lightning, according to Red Wings radio broadcaster Ken Kal. - Following a six-game absence, Walman will replace Olli Maatta in the lineup against Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Walman has 12 goals, 21 points, 106 shots on net and 150 blocked shots in 61 appearances this season. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, per the NHL media site. - Walman will miss his sixth consecutive contest. He has accounted for 12 goals, 21 points, 106 shots on net and 150 blocked shots across 61 appearances this season. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) will miss Thursday's tilt in Carolina, according to Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News. - Walman will sit out his fifth straight game with the injury. He has a career high 12 goals and 21 points in 61 games, along with 150 blocked shots. Walman could return as early as Saturday in Florida. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) won't play against Washington on Tuesday, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports. - Walman was hoping to be available against the Capitals, so although he'll miss a fourth straight game Tuesday, his absence might not last much longer. He's collected 12 goals, 21 points and 150 blocks through 61 contests this season. |
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| March 22, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) is hoping to be available against Washington on Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - Walman won't be ready to play versus the Predators on Saturday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Until Walman is ready to play, Simon Edvinsson figures to remain in the lineup for the Red Wings. Through 61 games this season, the 28-year-old Walman has set new personal bests in goals (12), points (21) and blocks (150). |
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| March 21, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, according to Sam Stockton of the Hockey News. - Walman also sat out Tuesday's tilt against Columbus. He has a career-high 12 goals, 21 points and 150 blocked shots in 61 appearances this season. Due to Walman's absence, look for Simon Edvinsson to skate on the second pairing versus the Isles. |
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| March 19, 2024 |
Walman (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Columbus. - Simon Edvinsson is expected to remain in the lineup versus the Blue Jackets due to Walman's absence. Walman's collected 12 goals, 21 points and 150 blocks through 61 contests this year. |
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| Feb. 11, 2024 |
Walman recorded an assist to complement an overtime goal on a penalty shot in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks. - According to Dave Hogg of NHL.com, this was just the fourth time in NHL history that a defenseman scored on a penalty shot, and not until Saturday had anyone from the Red Wings accomplished such a feat. Walman's brilliant performance was accentuated by him reaching a new career high in points. His running total now stands at 11 goals and nine assists through 45 contests. |
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| Jan. 28, 2024 |
Walman skated to a plus-2 rating with a goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over Vegas. - With a career-high 10 goals and eight assists on the season ledger, Walman has tied a personal best in points from last year when he totaled 63 games. He continues to be an underrated fantasy option playing alongside 2022 Calder Trophy winner Moritz Seider, and Walman's presence affords the Wings the luxury of having supreme passer Shayne Gostisbehere on the third pair in order to create offensive mismatches. Walman may not be the most exciting fantasy option, but he's averaging 19:56 of ice time per game in his hockey prime. |
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| Jan. 19, 2024 |
Walman (illness) is in Friday's lineup against Carolina, per the NHL's media site. - Walman missed the last three games while battling an illness but will be on the ice for the first time since Jan. 11 against Edmonton. The 27-year-old has nine goals -- tied for the most in his career -- and 17 points through 38 games this season. |
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| Jan. 18, 2024 |
Walman (illness) is in doubt ahead of Friday's matchup versus Carolina, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. - Walman has just one practice under his belt after having missed the last three games due to an illness. Still, the fact the defenseman was able to get back onto the ice is certainly a step in the right direction. The 27-year-old Toronto native needs only one more point to match the career high he set last season and will reach the 10-goal threshold with just one more tally. |
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| Jan. 16, 2024 |
Walman (illness) won't play Wednesday against Florida, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. - Walman, who's picked up 17 points through 38 games this season, will miss a third straight contest due to his illness. Justin Holl will likely remain in the lineup until Walman is ready to return. |
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| Jan. 13, 2024 |
Walman (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus LA, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. - Walman has nine goals, 17 points, 16 hits and 110 blocks in 38 outings this campaign. He took a stinger during Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Edmonton. Walman was able to stay in the contest, logging 24:19 of ice time, and he practiced Friday, but his absence Saturday might still be related to that incident. With Walman unavailable, Justin Holl is projected to draw back into the lineup after being scratched in the Red Wings' past two games. |
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| Jan. 11, 2024 |
Walman (illness) will play versus Edmonton on Thursday. - Walman missed practice Wednesday, but he has recovered enough to play against the Oilers. Walman has nine goals, eight assists, 22 PIM and 103 blocked shots in 37 games this season. |
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| Jan. 10, 2024 |
Walman missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness and is questionable for Thursday's game versus Edmonton, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. - Walman has nine goals, 17 points, 22 PIM, 16 hits and 103 blocks in 37 appearances in 2023-24. Justin Holl will likely draw back into the lineup if Walman is unavailable Thursday. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Walman scored two goals and added an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators. - The blueliner had just one point, a goal, over his prior 11 games, but Walman busted out of his slump with the first three-point performance of his career. After flashing some intriguing upside with nine goals and 18 points in 63 games last season, the 27-year-old has become a true force in 2023-24 with eight goals and 16 points in only 33 contests. He's also added 87 blocked shots, 58 shots on net and 22 PIM to his ledger, providing extra fantasy value in formats that use a broader range of categories. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Walman had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over Montreal. - He scored 54 seconds into overtime when he sent a snap shot past Jake Allen's glove. Walman has four points (one goal, three assists) in his last two games, and five points, including four assists in his last four. The OT winner was Walman's second of the same this season, which tied Moritz Seider for the most among active Detroit defenders. He's warming up right now and may be a decent scoop off the wire if you need short term help. |
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| Dec. 1, 2023 |
Walman recorded two assists, one shorthanded, in Thursday's 5-1 win over Chicago. - Both points came in the first period as Detroit grabbed an early lead and never looked back. Walman's last multi-point performance came in the final game of October, but he's provided steady all-around production off the Wings' blue line this season that includes 59 blocked shots -- tied for seventh in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 28, 2023 |
Walman (illness) will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com. - Walmansat. who missed the past two games, has accounted for four goals, eight points, 34 shots on net and 50 blocked shots across 18 games this season. He will probably replace Justin Holl (undisclosed), who is questionable to play, in the lineup. |
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| Nov. 26, 2023 |
Walman (illness) won't play Sunday against Minnesota, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com. - Walman will miss his second straight contest. He has four goals, eight points, 34 shots on net and 50 blocked shots across 18 games this season. Shayne Gostisbehere is slated to play alongside Moritz Seider in Walman's absence. |
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| Nov. 25, 2023 |
Walman (illness) is considered questionable for Sunday's tilt versus Minnesota. - Walman missed Friday's contest versus the Bruins and is in danger of sitting again Sunday. Walman has four goals and four assists in 18 games this season. If he can't go Sunday, Walman's next chance to return would come Wednesday against the Rangers. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Walman will miss Friday's tilt against Boston with an illness. - Walman should be considered day-to-day at this time. He has four goals and eight points in 18 games this season. |
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| Nov. 23, 2023 |
Walman supplied a power-play assist to complement five blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Devils. - Walman is set up for success as a top-pairing defenseman averaging 20:30 of ice time, including 1:58 on the power play and 2:41 shorthanded. He's not nearly as potent offensively as his defensive partner Moritz Seider, but efficiency is the name of the game for Walman, who boasts a plus-7 rating to complement four goals, four assists and 49 blocked shots through 18 contests. Best of all? Half of his points have taken place with the extra attacker. |
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| Nov. 21, 2023 |
Walman (undisclosed) is expected back in the lineup versus New Jersey on Wednesday, Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside reports. - Walman will avoid missing any game action after being injured while playing in Sweden against Toronto. The blueliner has just one point in his last five contests despite averaging 2:51 of ice time with the man advantage. Even with the recent slump, Walman should challenge for the 20-point threshold for the first time in his NHL career. |
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| Nov. 20, 2023 |
Walman (undisclosed) is questionable for practice Tuesday but might still play against New Jersey on Wednesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - Walman logged 12:29 of ice time in Friday's clash with the Maple Leafs before being forced to exit the game with his undisclosed injury. In 17 games this season, the blueliner has notched four goals and three assists, including three power-play points. If Walman misses any time, Jeff Petry figures to rejoin the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch versus Toronto. |
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| Nov. 17, 2023 |
Walman suffered an undisclosed injury during Friday's game against Toronto and won't return. - Walman sustained the injury when he crashed into the net during the second period, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Going into Friday's action, the 27-year-old defenseman had four goals, seven points, 18 PIM, four hits and 43 blocks in 16 appearances this season. If he can't play Wednesday versus New Jersey, then Jeff Petry will likely draw back into the lineup after being scratched Friday. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Walman scored the game-winning goal on two shots on net and added four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Blue Jackets. - With Detroit ahead 4-3 early in the third period, Walman fired a point shot that caromed off a Columbus defender, hit the end boards, then bounced off the back of goalie Spencer Martin's leg and into the net. While the 27-year-old blueliner won't be able to repeat that billiards shot any time soon, Walman's been productive of late with three goals and four points over the last six games. However, his fantasy value could be on shaky ground -- he didn't see a second of ice time on the power play Saturday, with Shayne Gostisbehere, Jeff Petry and Moritz Seider splitting those duties instead. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Walman contributed a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over Detroit on Monday. - With Detroit down 2-0, Walman assisted on Daniel Sprong's marker at 7:55 of the third period and then provided his own goal just 100 seconds later to tie the game. It was the first multi-point game of Walman's career. The 27-year-old defenseman has two goals and five points in 10 outings this year. That's a solid start to the campaign, but he probably won't maintain that offensive pace. Walman's career high in points is 18, set in 2022-23. |
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| Oct. 22, 2023 |
Walman scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames. - Walman tallied early in the third period to squash the Flames' comeback hopes. While primarily a defensive presence, Walman has also picked up three points through six contests this season. He's added multiple blocked shots in each game, totaling 17 blocks with eight PIM, eight shots on goal and a plus-1 rating. He's locked in to a top-four role. |
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| Oct. 16, 2023 |
Walman has been credited with a team-high eight blocked shots through two games this season. - Walman has also supplied one assist, six shots on goal, one hit and six PIM to begin the 2023-24 season. He collected 18 points and 121 blocked shots across 63 appearances last season. |
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| Sept. 19, 2023 |
Walman (upper body) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. - Walman was unable to take part in the 2023 IIHF World Championship because of an upper-body issue. He produced nine goals, 18 points, 140 shots on net and 121 blocked shots in 63 games last season. Walman is projected to be back alongside Moritz Seider on Detroit's top defense pairing during the 2023-24 campaign. |
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| May 8, 2023 |
Walman (upper body) will not participate in the World Championship. - Walman set new career bests with nine goals, 18 points and 140 shots through 63 games this season. The 27-year-old was expected to represent Team Canada this offseason but now he'll use that time to heal before the 2023-24 campaign. An update on his status may not be available until closer to training camp. |
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| April 14, 2023 |
Walman posted 18 points, 47 hits, 121 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 63 games this season. - A shoulder injury caused Walman to get off to a late start to the campaign, but he made quite the impression for the Wings upon returning, as the aforementioned totals were all career-best marks. The Blues' castoff had played sparingly in St. Louis to start his career, though he leveled up with his new team, managing a whopping 140 shots on goal and lighting the lamp nine times to complement the same number of helpers. He inked a three-year, $10.2 million deal in February as a major boon to his confidence. From a fantasy perspective, there's a chance he'll be on the radar in deep leagues this fall. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
Walman found the back of the net in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks. - The Wings appreciate the competitiveness that Walman brings to the table. He signed a three-year, $10.2 million contract extension at the end of February, and the defenseman's minutes are up since the Wings dealt Filip Hronek to the Canucks. Walman has seven goals, five assists and 87 blocked shots through 45 games; those numbers won't impress your average fantasy manager, but he's earned a plus-16 rating and is clearly trending in the right direction. |
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| Feb. 28, 2023 |
Walman agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.2 million contract extension with Detroit on Tuesday. - Walman has seen a strong uptick in ice time, averaging 18:55 this season in which he has registered five goals, five assists and 95 shots on goal. While the 27-year-old blueliner is never going to be a Norris Trophy candidate, he should still be capable of pushing for 15-20 points per season and offering decent mid-range fantasy value, especially in formats that utilize blocks. |
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| Feb. 18, 2023 |
Walman provided an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - This was Walman's second game back from an upper-body injury that kept him out for three contests. He set up a Pius Suter tally in the first period. Walman has seen steady top-four usage as a defensive specialist this season, though he's also matched his career high with 10 points in 36 contests. The 26-year-old blueliner has added 81 shots on net, 66 blocked shots, 32 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-15 rating. |
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| Feb. 16, 2023 |
Walman (upper body) will play Thursday versus the Flames. - Walman will resume his usual top-pairing role alongside Moritz Seider after a three-game absence. Gustav Lindstrom will be scratched to make room in the lineup for Walman, who has just one assist over his last nine outings. |
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| Feb. 13, 2023 |
Walman (upper body) is not expected to play Monday versus Vancouver, Red Wings play-by-play announcer Ken Kal reports. - Walman remains day-to-day after missing Monday's morning skate. He also sat out Saturday's contest versus the Canucks following an injury sustained in last Thursday's matchup with Calgary. Walman has registered nine points, 78 shots on goal, 63 blocks and 30 hits in 34 games this season. Jordan Oesterle could fill in on the back end again Monday. |
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| Feb. 11, 2023 |
Walman (upper body) will not play versus Vancouver on Saturday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - Walman was injured Thursday versus the Flames. He has five goals and 14 points with a plus-14 rating in 34 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time. |
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| Feb. 10, 2023 |
Walman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered Thursday versus Calgary, Red Wings' reporter Carley Johnston reports. - Walman was not at practice Friday. He should be considered day-to-day at this time. Walman has five goals and nine points with a plus-14 rating in 34 games this season. |
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| Jan. 15, 2023 |
Walman scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets. - While Moritz Seider is the future on the blue line for Detroit, Walman is suddenly looking like a key piece as well. The 26-year-old has a point in four straight games, finding the back of the net in three of them, and over the last dozen contests he has four goals and seven points while seeing action on the second power-play unit. He's also chipped in 14 PIM, 16 hits, 27 blocked shots, 32 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over that stretch, production that makes him a fantasy asset in plenty of formats. |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Walman scored a goal in a 5-4 overtime win against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. - Walman scored at 2:13 of the overtime period, completing a comeback that saw Detroit emerge victorious after falling behind 4-0. It was Walman's second goal and third point in 17 games this season. The 26-year-old had three goals and 10 points in 51 contests last season and isn't expected to make regular offensive contributions in 2022-23. |
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| Dec. 18, 2022 |
Wallman collected an assist and even managed a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Senators. - This was a strong performance by Walman, who worked against the grain of a lackluster defensive effort from the Red Wings as a whole. Wallman, a depth defender whose campaign got off to a late start due to his recovery from shoulder surgery, is now plus-10 through 14 games. |
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| Nov. 17, 2022 |
Walman scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Sharks. - Walman tallied a go-ahead goal in the second period after an assist from Michael Rasmussen. The goal was Walman's first point in two contests this season, as he was sidelined for the first month of the campaign while recovering from shoulder surgery. The blueliner had 10 points in 51 contests between the Blues and the Red Wings last year, so he shouldn't be expected to do much, especially if he remains on the third pairing. |
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| Nov. 15, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut Tuesday against Anaheim, Dan Arritt of NHL.com reports. - Walman sat out the first 15 games of the 2022-23 campaign following offseason shoulder surgery. He is projected to be paired with Jordan Oesterle. Walman registered four assists, 39 shots on goal, 32 blocks and 26 hits in 19 games with the Red Wings last year. |
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| Nov. 13, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve early Sunday morning, according to CapFriendly. - Walman was listed as a scratch for Saturday's game against Los Angeles. He is getting close to making his 2022-23 debut from offseason shoulder surgery. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
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| Nov. 8, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) is 7-10 days away from making his season debut, per Max Bultman of The Athletic. - Walman has yet to play this season after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason. The 26-year-old blueliner will likely compete for a bottom-four role with the Red Wings upon his return. |
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| Oct. 20, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) was seen at practice without a non-contact jersey Thursday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - The Red Wings are easing Walman back from shoulder surgery. Meanwhile, Gustav Lindstrom is rounding out the third defensive pair with Robert Hagg for a Red Wings team that has yet to lose in regulation. |
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| Oct. 9, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) remains on track to return in November, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - Walman is targeting a mid-November return, and we suspect he'll be a candidate for a third-pairing role or that of a spare defenseman once healthy. He's a depth option for a Red Wings team that needs stability at the position. |
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| Sept. 21, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) is slated to rejoin the lineup in mid-November, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports Wednesday. - Walman had previously been ruled out for the start of the 2022-23 campaign after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. Despite his expected absence, the club still gave Walman a new one-year deal back in August. With Mark Pysyk (Achilles) also facing a long-term absence, Jordan Oesterle and Gustav Lindstrom figure to fill out the third pairing with Robert Hagg also in the mix. Walman will certainly be designated for long-term injured reserve closer to Opening Night. |
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| Aug. 10, 2022 |
Walman (shoulder) signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with Detroit on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Walman was headed for an arbitration hearing but instead agreed to settle with the club on a new deal. Perhaps most important for the blueliner, his new contract is a one-way pact which means it will be harder for the club to move him between the NHL and AHL. WIth Walman expected to miss the start of the season due to his shoulder issue, he may be hard-pressed to secure regular minutes even when on the 23-man roster. |
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| April 30, 2022 |
Walman added an assist in the season finale Friday, contributing to a 5-3 win over the Devils. - Walman started his third season with the Blues, adding six points through 32 games, but a trade to the Wings afforded him an expanded role and he pitched in four assists, 26 hits and 32 blocked shots through 19 contests. He does have some offensive flair to his game, but coach Jeff Blashill sent him to the ice in the defensive zone 53 percent of the time which was a change of pace from what Walman was accustomed to in St. Louis. Wallman is a restricted free agent ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. |
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| April 12, 2022 |
Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Senators. - Walman missed Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury, but it's clearly not a serious issue. The 26-year-old Walman will return to a third-pairing role. He's logged two assists in nine games since he was traded from the Blues to the Red Wings at the trade deadline. |
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| April 9, 2022 |
Walman (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - Jordan Oesterle will enter the lineup to replace Walman. The 26-year-old Walman has earned two assists in nine games since he was traded to Detroit from the Blues, but he's been limited primarily to a bottom-four role. His next chance to play will be Tuesday versus the Senators. |
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| March 21, 2022 |
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said Walman, acquired from the Blues in a trade Monday, has a chance to become a regular for his new club, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. - Walman averaged only 13 minutes of ice time between 57 contests with the Blues, but the Wings aren't as formidable on the blue line as that Central Division club, so he could see an uptick in playing time now that he's swapped sweaters. Yzerman reportedly likes Walman because he "skates well, shoots the puck hard, (and is) competitive." |
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| March 10, 2022 |
Walman scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. - Walman was a late addition to the lineup with Tyler Bozak (illness) scratched just before warmups. The 26-year-old Walman responded well, snapping his five-game point drought with a second-period goal. The defenseman has six points, 44 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 31 contests. Most of his playing time is expected to be in a third-pairing role going forward, though the return of Marco Scandella (lower body) could see Walman end up as a healthy scratch. |
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| Jan. 12, 2022 |
Walman exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Walman could draw back into the lineup as soon as Thursday versus the Kraken. The 25-year-old defender has tallied three points through 18 top-level appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Walman was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday. - Walman is doubtful for Friday's contest with Washington as a result of his COVID-19 diagnosis. The 25-year-old has been sidelined with illness and injury for a total of 16 contests this season. He has averaged 7:14 of ice time and logged one goal through his four most recent appearances in December. |
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| Dec. 10, 2021 |
Walman (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday. - Now that he's on injured reserve, Walman will miss St. Louis' next two contests at a minimum. Another update on the 25-year-old defender, who's picked up three points through 17 games this season, should surface once he's cleared to return. |
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Walman (upper body) will miss out against the Red Wings on Thursday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. - It's just the latest blow for the Blues, who are already without a full complement of forwards, which is why Walman was playing in the first place. Without the 25-year-old defenseman, St. Louis will once again be forced to play with just 17 skaters in Thursday's matchup before the team will be able to call up a player from AHL Springfield. |
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| Dec. 7, 2021 |
Walman (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Panthers early, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - The nature of Walman's injury isn't clear, but he suffered it on the same play midway through the third period that left Ville Husso (lower body) ailing. The Blues played Tuesday's game a man short, so they'll be able to make emergency recalls for Thursday versus the Red Wings if any of their injured players are unable to suit up. |
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| Dec. 5, 2021 |
Walman found the back of the net in Saturday's 4-3 SO loss to the Panthers. - Walman capitalized on a Panthers turnover by wiring home his second career goal. While he's actually a defenseman, the Blues used Walman as a spare forward in this one with Tyler Bozak unavailable due to COVID-19 protocol. |
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Walman produced an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Sharks. - Walman set up James Neal's game-winning goal at 11:42 of the second period. The 25-year-old Walman hasn't been known for his offense in his limited NHL experience. He has two assists, 13 shots on net, nine hits and nine blocked shots through nine games while working in a bottom-pairing role this year. His place in the lineup seems secure for now, while Robert Bortuzzo and Niko Mikkola have competed to be the sixth defenseman playing alongside Walman. |
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| May 23, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 15:24 of ice time in the Blues' 5-2 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| May 8, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 17:20 of ice time in the Blues' 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| May 7, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 13:37 of ice time in the Blues' 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| May 5, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 17:27 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| May 3, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 13:42 of ice time in the Blues' 3-1 win over the Ducks on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| May 1, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 15:42 of ice time in the Blues' 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| April 28, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 15:05 of ice time in the Blues' 4-3 win over the Wild on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| April 26, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 16:13 of ice time in the Blues' 4-1 win over the Avalanche on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 24, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 17:41 of ice time in the Blues' 5-3 win over the Avalanche on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 22, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 15:01 of ice time in the Blues' 4-2 loss to the Avalanche on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| April 17, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 16:59 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 14, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 12:23 of ice time in the Blues' 4-3 loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| April 10, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 13:38 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 overtime win over the Wild on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| April 9, 2021 |
Jake Walman scored one goal in 20:32 of ice time in the Blues' 9-1 win over the Wild on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Walman now has two goals on the season. |
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| April 7, 2021 |
Jake Walman scored one goal in 14:53 of ice time in the Blues' 3-1 win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Walman now has one goal on the season. |
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| April 3, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 15:33 of ice time in the Blues' 2-1 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 2, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 11:30 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 loss to the Avalanche on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 28, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 18:14 of ice time in the Blues' 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks on Sunday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 25, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 12:03 of ice time in the Blues' 2-0 loss to the Wild on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 22, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 14:16 of ice time in the Blues' 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 20, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 14:23 of ice time in the Blues' 5-2 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 19, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 14:11 of ice time in the Blues' 2-1 shootout win over the Sharks on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 17, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 16:07 of ice time in the Blues' 4-1 loss to the Kings on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 20, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 4:45 of ice time in the Blues' 5-4 loss to the Sharks on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 6, 2021 |
Jake Walman had 5:51 of ice time in the Blues' 3-1 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 4, 2020 |
Jake Walman had 11:04 of ice time in the Blues' 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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