Expected salary for Jake Walman revealed after reported dispute with Oilers
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The Edmonton Oilers have been working to finalize a contract for Jake Walman before training camp, and now more reports of the deal are surfacing.
The Oilers and Walman reportedly have mutual interest in a longer-term contract, but there's been a disagreement on the salary value.
My understanding is that this has been an ongoing conversation between the Oilers and Walman's camp. I believe the Oilers' interest is in trying to sign Walman to a long-term deal, potentially as long as seven or eight years. I think there's been some disagreement with the cap rising as to what Wallman's AAV would be.»
- Frank Seravalli
- Frank Seravalli
With the regular season now less than a week away though, there will be motivation from both sides to finally complete this contract.
Oilers insider reveals expected salary for Jake Walman contract extension
According to a new update from Oilers insider Jim Matheson, Walman's salary cap hit is expected to be near $6M on the new deal - likely for 6 years or more.
With the rapidly rising salary cap, locking in Jake Walman to a long-term deal anywhere in the $6M range could turn out to be an excellent deal for Edmonton.
If they sign him to an 8 year contract, he might slow down by the time he's 37 years old - but the team will eat that cost to keep his annual cap hit lower.
Now 29 years old, Walman has just begun to emerge as a true top 4 defenceman. He's capable of making slick passes and offensive plays while fulfilling his job in the defensive zone. At 6'1 and 218 pounds, he can be a great physical presence too.
Ever since he was dealt to the Oilers at the trade deadline last season, Walman's been a great fit on Edmonton's blue line. It's great they're close to re-signing him, and keeping their elite defence core together.
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