Jake Walman has gone from a short-term lease to a $49 million buy. Article content

When the Edmonton Oilers got the defenceman from the San Jose Sharks last March for a first-round draft pick, they clearly wanted him in the here and now, but that today has become seven more years of tomorrows with his extension. Article content Article content

He will play this season at his $3.4 million AAV but he doubles it to $7 million for the 2026-2027 season.

The $7-million AAV is the same as Winnipeg’s Neal Pionk, a shade ($7.14M AAV) under Brandon Montour in Seattle and in the ballpark with Noah Hanifin’s $7.35M in Vegas. All in the same age area, late 20s to early 30s.

‘He’s pumped’

The 29-year-old Walman likely won’t be playing in the home opener Wednesday against the Calgary Flames

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