Jake Walman — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Walman is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Jake Walman has 8 goals, 12 assists and 20 points in 53 games, worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jake Walman is a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, currently navigating a challenging season. The 30-year-old blueliner has registered 8 goals and 12 assists for 20 points in 53 games, resulting in a -0.3 GAR.
Over his seven-season career, he has played 320 games, tallying 40 goals and 71 assists for 111 points. His peak GAR of 7.2 in a previous season indicates a higher level of overall contribution than his current performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 218 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 3, Pick 82 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -16 | 10 | 96 | 8.3% | 18:46 | 48.1% | 4.9 | 0.3 | -1.3 | 0.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.5 | +0.1 | +0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 42th, GAR 47th, WAR 47th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 7 | 33 | 40 | 4.4 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 2.6 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 7.2 |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -2.0 |
| 2020-21 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Walman has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 47th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.5 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.2 in 2022-23.
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 -1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 47th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jake Walman have this season?
Jake Walman has 8 goals and 12 assists for 20 points in 53 games this season.
Is Jake Walman a good defenseman?
Jake Walman ranks in the 47th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.3) in the 2025-26 season.