Red Wings' Jake Walman: Robust totals in abbreviated season
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Good to go
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Not playing Saturday
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Still unavailable
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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 this season -- he's also added 150 blocked shots. Walman could return as early as Saturday in Florida.
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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Remains sidelined
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Targeting Tuesday return
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Not playing Thursday
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Sidelined with lower-body injury
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Converts penalty shot in OT
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Reaches double digits in goals
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Walman scored a goal and skated to a plus-2 rating 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, matching the total he accrued over 63 games last season. He has been relatively productive 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 to limit Gostisbehere's defensive zone time. 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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Good to go Friday
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Walman (illness) is in Friday's lineup against Carolina, per the NHL 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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Questionable against Canes
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Remains sidelined
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Unavailable vs. Kings
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Will play Thursday
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Good to go
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Walman (illness) will be back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Walman, who missed the past two games, has accounted for four goals, eight points, 34 shots on net and 50 blocked shots across 18 contests this season. He will probably replace Justin Holl (undisclosed), who is questionable to play, in the lineup.
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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Questionable for Sunday
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Set to return Wednesday
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Questionable for practice Tuesday
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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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Red Wings' Jake Walman: Pots fluky game-winner Saturday
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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.
