Jake Walman — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Walman is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Jake Walman has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 10 games, a 8-point pace over 84 games. He is 16th on the Edmonton Oilers in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 14:27 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Jake Walman, a defenseman in his prime, plays second-pair minutes and provides solid contributions. He is known for getting in front of shots and generating offense by shooting from everywhere and getting to dangerous scoring areas.
Walman's play is generally solid, though he is limited by giving up chances at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 218 lb |
| Born | February 20, 1996 (age 30) in Toronto, Canada |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 3, Pick 82 — STL |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -7 | 6 | 12 | 0.0% | 14:27 | 52.3% | 0.6 | -0.0 | -0.6 | -0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | -0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:27 | 12 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0.10 | 0.6 | -0.04 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
| 2025-26 | 53 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 7 | 33 | 40 | 4.2 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 3.3 |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2.1 |
| 2020-21 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Jake Walman has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.2 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jake Walman's GAR this season?
Jake Walman has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Jake Walman's WAR this season?
Jake Walman has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jake Walman have this season?
Jake Walman has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 10 games this season.
Is Jake Walman a good defenseman?
Jake Walman ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Jake Walman's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake Walman has accumulated 13.0 career GAR and 112 points.
How tall is Jake Walman, and how much does he weigh?
Jake Walman is 6'1" tall and weighs 218 lb. Born February 20, 1996 (age 30) in Toronto, Canada.
How does Jake Walman score across situations in 2026-27?
Jake Walman has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Jake Walman's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Jake Walman has scored on 0.0% of 12 shots in 2026-27.