Oilers Trying To Extend Jake Walman; 3 Comparable Contracts Listed
Oilers Looking to Extend Jake Walman With UFA Looming
Walman is entering the final year of his $3.4 million deal and could be in high demand next summer after a strong finish to the 2024–25 season and a breakout playoff performance.
Darnell Nurse & Jake Walman
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) June 13, 2025
First pair of Oilers defencemen to score goals in a Stanley Cup Final game since Game 4, 1987 vs Flyers
(Randy Gregg & Kevin Lowe) pic.twitter.com/I6lDqSgUS2
Leavins believes the Oilers would be wise to lock him up now before his value skyrockets. Walman, 29, posted 10 points in 22 playoff games and proved to be a versatile, high-minute blueliner. He played key minutes alongside Darnell Nurse and John Klingberg, excelling on both sides of the ice while showing potential as a second power-play unit quarterback.
With John Klingberg gone and Mattias Ekholm’s minutes likely to be monitored, Walman is expected to take on even more responsibility this season.
Contract Comparables: Montour, Pionk, Hanifin
Three key comparables stand out for Walman’s next deal: Brandon Montour ($7M AAV), Neal Pionk ($7M), and Noah Hanifin ($7.35M), as pointed out by Leavins.
All three are around Walman’s age and bring similar production and usage profiles. Walman’s ability to defend top competition at five-on-five while providing offensive support, plus his ability to switch to the right side, makes him an asset worth investing in now. If Edmonton waits, Walman’s market value could climb into that $7 million range, particularly if he produces in a top-four role all season long.
"We're lucky we get him for another year, and hopefully longer than that!"
— alicia ^^^ 😆 (@leashadawg) July 9, 2025
Zach Hyman talking about Jake Walman 😁😁😁 pic.twitter.com/lFhURWiPxk
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