In a post on social media, the San Jose Sharks announced that they've acquired defenceman Jake Walman and a second round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations.
Walman, 28, has two years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $3.4 million. The Red Wings moving him today likely means that they're trying to clear space to re-sign someone like Patrick Kane or Shayne Gostisbehere or they're looking to make a splash in free agency next week.
In 63 games this season, the Toronto, Ontario native had 21 points (12 goals, nine assists), 44 penalty minutes and was a minus-two.
