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 2.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jake Walman, a veteran defenseman in his seventh NHL season, has provided 8 goals and 12 assists for 20 points across 53 games for the Edmonton Oilers. His overall impact this season registers at 2.2 GAR, contributing steadily from the blueline.
Over his 320-game career, Walman has accumulated 40 goals and 71 assists for 111 points. His current performance is solid, though his peak GAR of 4.7 was achieved in the previous season.
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 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.39 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.0 | -0.8 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 42th, GAR 67th, WAR 67th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 2.2 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 7 | 33 | 40 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2.6 |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1.7 |
| 2020-21 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.7 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Walman has been worth 2.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 67th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.7 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 2.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 67th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jake Walman's WAR this season?
Jake Walman has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 67th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 67th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jake Walman's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake Walman has accumulated 14.0 career GAR and 111 points.
When was Jake Walman drafted?
Jake Walman was drafted in 2014 — Round 3, Pick 82 — STL.