The Oilers have just activated defenseman Jake Walman from injured reserve, as his return to the lineup is set to give the team a major boost to help them win. Jake Walman has been <a href='https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/oilers-jake-walman-returning-from-ir/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>officially activated off injured reserve by the Oilers</a>, according to the NHL Media site and a release from the team. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1980307600647581912'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Walman, who signed a big contract extension with the Oilers just prior to the season, hasn't been available for any of the team's games this season <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/jake-walman-suffers-injury-setback-opening-night-status-vs-the-flames-now-in-doubt' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>and was placed on IR to start the year.</a> <h3>Alex Regula has been placed on injured reserve now that Jake Walman is back</h3> He's officially been activated, though, and in exchange, the team placed Alec Regula on injured reserve to compensate. The insertion of the 29-year-old Walman to the team's defense corps is a major boost since he produced eight points in 15 regular-season games with the Oilers in a top-four role last season. A fan recently asked a question about Walman's health and how he is unable to play full seasons, and NHL analysts Tyler Yaremchuk and Baggedmilk answered to those concerns. Oilers fan in Van asks: Is anyone as worried as I am that Jake Walman's season debut keeps getting pushed back by setbacks? He has yet to play a full NHL season after all. Tyler Yaremchuk: No, I think they're just being extra cautious with him since it's early in the season. If he kept suffering the same injury, then I'd be worried that he's got an issue but it's always different things with him so I chalk it up to mainly bad luck. Baggedmilk: Being cautious and moving slow at this point in the season is the smart move. They don't need to rush Walman back right now, so having him take his time is the best play. To the other point, I'd be lying if I said it didn't make me a little nervous. A quick look at his HockeyDB shows what you're saying for games missed. The team could sure use his services as they are off to a slow start to the season, which was something they wanted to avoid since it happened the two most recent seasons.