New Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman admitted he’s still adjusting to the reality of joining the Stanley Cup runner-ups after being acquired from the San Jose Sharks ahead of the trade deadline. Speaking after practice on Saturday, the defenseman described his excitement and nerves while reflecting on the opportunity to play for a contender.

Walman’s full array of smooth-skating, puck-moving skills — plus other talents — were on display in a 5-4 Oilers win over the Dallas Stars.

Walman got involved on the other side of the puck, too, laying out Mikko Rantanen with a huge open-ice hit in the dying seconds of the middle frame, to massive cheers from the Oil