LD Jake Walman (2014, 82nd, STL)

[BlueSinceBirth]

Another goal and assist today. Has anyone watched much of him?

 

[EdwardTK]

So another 2 goal game for Walman.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

hes drafted to a team with a pretty damn deep d core... I would imagine Blues would encourage one more year after this year in NCAA and then sign him? ... or do Blues fans think this may be his final year before going pro

 

[STL fan in MN]

hes drafted to a team with a pretty damn deep d core... I would imagine Blues would encourage one more year after this year in NCAA and then sign him? ... or do Blues fans think this may be his final year before going pro

No idea but it helps him that he plays the left side. Pietrangelo, Shattenkirk, Parayko and top prospect J. Schmaltz are all righties so Walman should have an easier time breaking in as a lefty.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

No idea but it helps him that he plays the left side. Pietrangelo, Shattenkirk, Parayko and top prospect J. Schmaltz are all righties so Walman should have an easier time breaking in as a lefty.

Ya good call... they are pretty deep on the right side.

Very intrigued by this guy... whos a good NHL comparison

 

[Frenzy31]

That is a good question. I am not sure. He doesn't have Parayko's power on his shot, but it is accurate and he is getting it through..

Maybe a Shattenkirk type of dman. I am very interested in seeing how he does at the WJC against other top players his age.

 

[izzy]

So nice that he's a lefty...

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

I saw him when he came to Colgate. Was easily the best player on the ice for either teams, it felt like he had 10 shots on goal and was out there half the game. I don't remember his exact stat line but he definitely had a few points, and then he did it again the next day haha, really made me wish Montreal took him

 

[slumpy43]

Jake Walman (StLouis, 2014, 82nd overall)

A defenseman drafted by the Blues in 2014 that plays in the NCAA.. Leads the nation in goals as a defenseman with 9 goals in 9 games. Has anyone seen him play?

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

A defenseman drafted by the Blues in 2014 that plays in the NCAA.. Leads the nation in goals as a defenseman with 9 goals in 9 games. Has anyone seen him play?

I've caught some Friars games this year. Walman has some wheels and an incredible shot. Decision-making on the rush is a WIP imo. Most of his goals have been scored on point shots set up by his D-partner (Often John Gilmour), or the dominant cycling line of Brandon Tanev, Mark Jankowski, and Trevor Mingoia. The Friars are a really good team so they dominate possession, his shot numbers might be a bit inflated for that reason. I wouldn't say Walman is their best defensive defenseman or anything but he's been solid in his end when I've caught him play. Another great draft pick by the Blues. He'll develop really well at Providence.

 

[StroShow]

Is he American or Canadian ? He's on the list for both Team Canada and USA WJC Camp rosters ?

 

[EdwardTK]

Is he American or Canadian ? He's on the list for both Team Canada and USA WJC Camp rosters ?

He was invited to both camps. He plays for the US team in WJC.

 

[Mehar]

Is he American or Canadian ? He's on the list for both Team Canada and USA WJC Camp rosters ?

He was born and raised in Toronto, but decided to accept Team USA's camp invitation. I read that one of the reasons he decided to go with Team USA, was because he felt that he had a better chance to make their team over Canada.

 

[JackSlater]

He was born and raised in Toronto, but decided to accept Team USA's camp invitation. I read that one of the reasons he decided to go with Team USA, was because he felt that he had a better chance to make their team over Canada.

It's pretty embarrassing. I've been wondering if he has a bigger connection to USA than just... seemingly nothing. Obviously he has citizenship, but he isn't even one of the players who went the national team development route.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

kid is on fire... is he best dman in NCAA right now?.. almost at the top of overall NCAA scoring

 

[Captain Creampuff]

Just saw his stats posted on the Blues board and WOW. Anyone who has seen him play, care to share any info?

 

[Fogelhund]

IIHF ruled him ineligible to play for the US.

http://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-the-curious-case-of-jake-walman-1.400601

 

[Woodhouse]

He was invited to both camps. He plays for the US team in WJC.

Walman won't be playing for Team USA at the WJC. He met the 16-month USA residency requirement, but IIHF rejected the part of his application that required two consecutive seasons in the USA. Walman's only played 2014-15 and a third of 2015-16 at Providence, so the USAH appeal was denied.

McKenzie's article on the matter: http://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-the-curious-case-of-jake-walman-1.400601

 

[JackSlater]

Good, now hopefully Hockey Canada won't invite him to the selection camp.

 

[Maplebeasts]

He was invited to both camps. He plays for the US team in WJC.

No his application to play for the Americans was rejected. If Hockey Canada doesn't let politics come into play he could suit up for them in December.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Good, now hopefully Hockey Canada won't invite him to the selection camp.

Why shouldn't they? Hockey Canada is in the business of putting out good hockey teams for this tournament if Walman is one of the 7 best defensemen available why shouldn't they take him?

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Why shouldn't they? Hockey Canada is in the business of putting out good hockey teams for this tournament if Walman is one of the 7 best defensemen available why shouldn't they take him?

Why would you take a traitor? Kid doesn't even know what nationality he is. What a loser. You fight for your position if your Canadian not do the weak thing and go to another country and play for them.

That's horrible character, which is not what Canadian Hockey is about from what history tells us.

They should ban him from entering Canada as well during the off season.

 

[JackSlater]

Why shouldn't they? Hockey Canada is in the business of putting out good hockey teams for this tournament if Walman is one of the 7 best defensemen available why shouldn't they take him?

If a player who is born and raised in Canada tries to play for USA (because he has eligibility since his mother comes from there), then he has clearly indicated that he is not someone that Hockey Canada should consider. I would hope that they only pick Canadian players who want to play for Canada, not those who tried out for team USA thinking it would be easier. If Walman is marginally or even significantly better than his competition it shouldn't matter. There is no need for Canadian hockey to stoop that low.

 

[Dod93Cityt]

I want players that'll help the team win

 

[Fogelhund]

If a player who is born and raised in Canada tries to play for USA (because he has eligibility since his mother comes from there), then he has clearly indicated that he is not someone that Hockey Canada should consider. I would hope that they only pick Canadian players who want to play for Canada, not those who tried out for team USA thinking it would be easier. If Walman is marginally or even significantly better than his competition it shouldn't matter. There is no need for Canadian hockey to stoop that low.

Agree with this position.