Jake Middleton - NHL News & Rumors

Why Wild traded for Blake Coleman in deal that sends Jake Middleton to Flames | Sporting News Minnesota added a guy who had been on the block for a while.

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heading to Calgary Middleton and draft picks were traded to the Flames from the Wild on Thursday in exchange for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Middleton spent his fourth full season in Minnesota during the 2025-26 campaign, recording two goals, 14 assists, 117 blocked shots, 87 hits and 76 PIM while averaging 17:30 of ice time across 75 regular-season appearances. The 30-year-old has logged under 100 hits in back-to-back years after reaching that threshold in the three prior seasons, but he's still been a fairly reliable contributor who should have the opportunity to maintain a consistent role with his new team.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko

JULY 2 • Associated Press

A stunning 9-6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense-first series into a 15-goal frenzy

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild began their second-round playoff series with a surprising 9-6 shootout

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Ends slump with goal Saturday Middleton scored a goal, blocked two shots and added 10 PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

Impact Middleton had gone 16 games without a point prior to that third-period insurance tally. The 30-year-old continues to see steady bottom-four minutes, providing physicality rather than offense for a Wild blue line that has plenty of the latter from other players. Middleton is at 15 points, 58 shots on net, 82 hits, 74 PIM and 105 blocked shots across 69 appearances this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hartman scores twice to lead the Wild to a 4-1 win over the Senators

Ryan Hartman scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Stuck in skid Middleton's point drought reached 16 games in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Middleton has earned 13 hits and 27 blocked shots in that span. The 30-year-old is filling a third-pairing role currently, as the Wild's defensive depth has seen him shift down the depth chart during 2025-26. Middleton has 14 points, 57 shots on net, 64 PIM, 82 hits, 103 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 68 appearances, and it's likely he'll miss the 20-point mark for the first time in three years.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper in win Middleton logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Middleton has produced three points over 14 outings in January. The 30-year-old defenseman continues to play significant shutdown minutes for the Wild, mainly on the second pairing. He's at 11 points, 41 shots on net, 63 hits, 68 blocked shots, 57 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 48 games this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavsson makes 29 saves as the Wild race to an early lead and beat the Flames 4-1

Danila Yurov and Vinnie Hinostroza scored in the first period and the Minnesota Wild went on to beat the Calgary Flames 4-1

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Gets rare goal Saturday Middleton scored a goal and blocked six shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kings.

Impact Middleton's goal Saturday was his first of the season. He's added two assists in eight games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The shutdown defenseman is at nine points, 28 shots on net, 51 hits, 52 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 36 appearances this season. Given the depth on the Wild's currently healthy blue line, Middleton is likely to see mostly third-pairing usage for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday n...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Collects assist in return Middleton posted an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Middleton missed five games with an upper-body injury. Since he exited the lineup following a Dec. 8 injury versus the Kraken, the Wild bolstered their blue line with the Quinn Hughes trade. That likely means Middleton will be confined to the third pairing moving forward, limiting his already low fantasy upside. The defenseman is at just seven assists with 22 shots on net, 43 hits, 43 blocked shots, 37 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 29 appearances. Middleton is likely to miss the 20-point mark for the first time in three years.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Boldy scores twice, Wild beat Oilers 5-2 for 7th straight victory

Matt Boldy scored twice, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Taken off injured reserve Middleton (upper body) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact The 29-year-old sat out five games after he was hurt in Seattle on Dec. 8. The blueliner had six assists, 42 hits, 43 blocked shots and 35 PIM in 28 games prior to getting injured.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming skating Wednesday Middleton (upper body) will start skating Wednesday, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Middleton's already missed four games and is in line to miss at least one more, as he's not expected to travel to Columbus on Thursday. The 29-year-old blueliner will need to be activated from injured reserve once he's ready to return.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Middleton (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Middleton suffered the injury Monday in Seattle in the third period and did not return. He has six assists, 35 PIM, 42 hits and 43 blocked shots across 28 appearances this season. The Wild realled Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Middleton (undisclosed) was forced out of Monday's 4-1 win in Seattle, and there was no update on his status postgame, according to Sarah McLellan of The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Middleton logged an assist and one blocked shot in 16:34 of ice time before exiting the game. Considering head coach John Hynes didn't have any information on the blueliner's status going forward, Middleton should be considered questionable, at best, for Thursday's divisional matchup versus Dallas.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavsson makes 19 saves, Wild beat Penguins 5-0 for 4thstraight victory

Filip Gustavsson made 19 saves for his second shutout of the season, Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 on Friday night...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs helper in return Middleton picked up an assist with a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact The veteran blueliner missed the prior two games due to an illness, but Middleton slotted back in on the second pairing Saturday alongside Jared Spurgeon and fed Matt Boldy for an empty-netter late in the third period. Middleton has just two points, both assists, in 17 games this season, but he's also contributed 29 blocked shots, 26 hits, 26 PIM, 14 shots on net and a minus-1 rating.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Middleton (illness) is good to play Saturday versus Anaheim, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Middleton was initially considered doubtful for the game, but it seems he'll be in the lineup after all. He's projected to serve on the second pairing alongside Jared Spurgeon. Middleton has an assist, 26 hits and 29 blocks in 16 appearances this year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Middleton (illness) is not expected to play in Saturday's home game versus Anaheim, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact This will be the third game in a row that Middleton will miss, if he is unable to go. Look for David Jiricek to remain in the lineup. Middleton is without a point in 12 games this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-time call for Saturday Middleton (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Ducks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Middleton has missed Minnesota's last two games due to an illness. Head coach John Hynes said Friday that Middleton is still dealing with some effects of the illness, so the team's medical staff will evaluate him further Saturday before determining his status against Anaheim. If Middleton is unable to play, David Jiricek will likely remain in the lineup for a third consecutive game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Middleton (illness) won't play against San Jose on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Middleton didn't participate in Tuesday's morning skate and will miss his second straight game. He has contributed one assist, 14 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 26 hits across 16 appearances this season. Due to Middleton's absence, David Jiricek will be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Sharks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Middleton is not suiting up for Sunday's home matchup versus Calgary due to an illness.

Impact Middleton will miss his first game of the season Sunday. David Jiricek, who was a healthy scratch for the team's last two games, will take Middleton's place in the lineup against the Flames. The 29-year-old Middleton's next chance to play will be Tuesday against San Jose.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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