In professional ice hockey, trades are common occurrences where teams exchange players, draft picks, or other assets to improve their roster. The NHL trade deadline is a specific date each season after which teams can no longer trade players to other teams, increasing the urgency of potential deals. Jake Walman is a defenseman who has played for multiple teams in the NHL. - The Edmonton Oilers traded a conditional first-round pick in 2026 and forward Carl Berglund to the San Jose Sharks for defenseman Jake Walman. - Jake Walman, 29, is in the second year of a three-year deal paying him $3.4 million per year and has a career-high 32 points this season. - The conditional first-round pick in 2026 could become a 2027 first-round pick if the Oilers' 2026 pick is in the top 12 and they trade their 2027 first-round pick before the 2026 trade deadline. - Walman led the Sharks in time on ice per game this season, averaging 23:10, and is known for his offensive capabilities and puck-moving skills.