Jake Walman, a former Sharks defenseman now playing for the Edmonton Oilers, has faced multiple trades and injuries in his six-year NHL career. He attributes his current success and confidence to the challenges he has overcome, stating he feels he is just beginning this phase of his career. Recently, he was traded from the Sharks to the Oilers in a deal that included a first-round draft pick. Despite a minor disciplinary issue with San Jose, Walman thrived, contributing significantly to his former team and now seeks a Stanley Cup with Edmonton.
"I'm really proud of where I am right now," Walman said, reflecting on the adversities in his career that shaped his current confidence as a player.
"I think all the adversity that I've dealt with a little bit in the beginning of my career kind of set me up for a time like this," he added.
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