Walman wishes his time in Detroit ended differently, but he's appreciative of the experience as he starts fresh in San Jose.

The Detroit Red Wings certainly made some interesting moves over the summer before the 2024-25 season. None of these moves were more surprising than the trade of Jake Walman to the San Jose Sharks, however.

The sad reality of the National Hockey League is that it can be a cutthroat and ruthless business when it comes to player transactions, fans can be left devastated when a player decides to sign elsewhere or is traded to a different team and the same can be true for the players as well.

Former Detroit Red Wing defenseman Jake Walman details the emotions he underwent following his shocking off-season trade, in a new interview with The Athletic