Not too long ago, Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer reported that defenceman Jake Walman could possibly be getting a six-year extension from the group when the time comes. However don’t anticipate it to return anytime quickly. Based on Sportsnet‘s Mark Spector, he doubtless received’t conform to something till Connor McDavid will get his payday.
Jake Walman’s agent, Wade Arnott, was in EDM yesterday to talk with the Oilers on an extension.
We suspect that no contract will get accomplished earlier than the McDavid extension is introduced. However issues can change.— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) September 13, 2025
Walman, acquired in March, was a key participant for the Oilers of their push for a Stanley Cup. Within the playoffs, he was a top-four, puck-moving defender and accrued 10 factors throughout 22 contests. The 29-year-old nonetheless has one 12 months left on his present deal, however he’s somebody the group will wish to maintain round—an extension is paramount.
Nevertheless, it is smart that he’d be holding off till the Oilers’ centrepiece agrees to a brand new deal. McDavid is on the final 12 months of his contract as nicely, and his “no time period” remark has followers speculating.
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If Spector’s assumption is appropriate, Walman is solely being cautious right here. Whereas it’s very doubtless that McDavid stays in Edmonton, there’s a non-zero likelihood he decides it’s greatest to maneuver on. As an alternative of Walman spending the remainder of his prime years on the Oilers with out McDavid’s assured presence, ready till a deal’s accomplished makes the long run lots much less murky.
This highlights the significance of getting McDavid locked up. It’s not likely as much as the Oilers, however they need to wish to get him signed as quickly as potential, so all extension-eligible gamers can be ok with placing pen to paper forward of schedule.
