The San Jose Sharks on Thursday were reportedly on the verge of making their most surprising move of this NHL trade deadline season by sending Jake Walman, their most used and offensively prolific defenseman,

The San Jose Sharks’ extreme roster makeover continued Thursday night with another major trade as they sent top-pair defenseman Jake Walman to the Edmonton Oilers for a conditional 2026 first-round draft pick and forward Carl Berglund.

Mike Grier has pulled off another Trade Deadline shocker. After trading the San Jose Sharks’ de facto No. 1 defenseman Jake Walman to the Edmonton Oilers yesterday, Grier has sent popular winger Fabian Zetterlund to the Ottawa Senators.

Mike Grier can’t stop, won’t stop. The San Jose Sharks appear to have traded Jake Walman to the Edmonton Oilers. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period was the first to report on the trade, which seems like it won’t be officially announced until tomorrow.

New Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman admitted he’s still adjusting to the reality of joining the Stanley Cup runner-ups after being acquired from the San Jose Sharks ahead of the trade deadline. Speaking after practice on Saturday, the defenseman described his excitement and nerves while reflecting on the opportunity to play for a contender.

The Edmonton Oilers made a fantastic deal to acquire Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks, but his number choice may draw some criticism from the media.

Walman’s full array of smooth-skating, puck-moving skills — plus other talents — were on display in a 5-4 Oilers win over the Dallas Stars.