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Detroit Red Wings Extend Jake Walman

February 28, 2023 at 8:02 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 4 Comments

After finding a new home with the Detroit Red Wings, Jake Walman is cashing in. The defenseman has signed a three-year contract extension worth $10.2MM ($3.4MM AAV) to keep Walman in Detroit through the 2025-26 season.

Walman, 27, was a pending unrestricted free agent but has fit so perfectly in Detroit since arriving, an extension always seemed the most likely scenario. Acquired from the St. Louis Blues as part of the Nick Leddy deal last year, he has emerged as a legitimate top-four option for the Red Wings, mostly skating next to Moritz Seider at even strength. The two complement each other well and Walman’s playing time has surged, including a 23-minute outing against the Ottawa Senators last night.

While a spot on the top pair may not be his forever—the Red Wings do have some serious defense prospects on their way—Walman has proven to be a reliable member of a team that is on the rise. Even after two recent losses, Detroit is still 7-3 in its last ten games and has climbed within a few points of the final wildcard spot. If not this year, they will soon be back in the playoffs, and Walman is going to be around for the ride.

That makes two players that the team has extended this month, following Olli Maatta’s two-year deal on February 16. There could be more coming. The Red Wings have just 12 players signed to one-way contracts for 2023-24, with a long list of pending UFAs. With very few long-term deals on the books, general manager Steve Yzerman can still shape this roster accordingly, and reward players like Walman who have found success in bigger roles this season.

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  1. manosthof

    3 years ago

    Way more money than I thought he would get. Is it just me?

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    • doobiejc

      3 years ago

      The numbers he’s putting up are worthy of way more of a contract. This is a massive steal

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    • Rogueraceseries

      3 years ago

      I agree. I would have guessed 2.5m, because SY is building “economically”

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  2. Mikey Rags

    3 years ago

    I was thinking 3 but he can play on all 3 pairs, kills penalties, he’s only gonna get better,must be a good locker room guy too, Stevie knows more than any of us.

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