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Reassigned to AHL Middleton was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Middleton recorded two hits in 8:55 of ice time in Colorado's 5-0 win over Detroit on Saturday, and his reassignment comes after the conclusion of that game. That brings the Avalanche down to five healthy defensemen on the active roster, so unlessDevon Toews (upper body) is ready to return for Monday's rematch against the Red Wings, the Avalanche will probably need to recall a blueliner before that game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Helper in season debut Middleton logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact This was Middleton's first NHL outing of the season to go with nine points in 39 AHL appearances. The 27-year-old defenseman logged 10:23 of ice time on the third pairing. Middleton was limited to two assists in 41 regular-season outings for the Avalanche in 2024-25, and his stay on the NHL roster could be a short one, as the team has often rotated players in depth roles this year.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Senators hand league-leading Avalanche 3rd loss in 4 games with 5-2 victory

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, Artem Zub added two assists and the Ottawa Senators defeated the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Brought up from AHL Middleton was summoned from AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Middleton has two goals and nine points in 39 AHL appearances this campaign. He will probably make his 2025-26 debut with the Avalanche against Ottawa on Wednesday. Middleton had two assists, 44 shots on goal, 37 blocked shots and 69 hits in 41 games for Colorado during the 2024-25 NHL regular season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Middleton was placed on waivers by the Avalanche, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports Sunday.

Impact Middleton spent the majority of last year up at the NHL level, playing 41 NHL games against just 17 games with AHL Colorado. After Sunday's move, the 27-year-old seems primed to start the season at least in the AHL, but he should be one of the team's first call-up options on the blue line.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing regularly Middleton was in the lineup for the 10th time in 11 games in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact He doesn't have a point in that span, but he's posted a plus-2 rating, nine shots on net, 18 hits and 11 blocked shots. Middleton continues to see steady time on the third pairing, filling in at various times for Ryan Lindgren (upper body), Josh Manson (upper body) and Samuel Girard, who was back in action Thursday. Middleton has two assists, 40 shots, 68 hits, 34 blocks and a plus-1 rating over 39 appearances in a part-time role this season. If the Avalanche are fully healthy entering the playoffs, expect Middleton to be a healthy scratch.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Set for role reduction Middleton was scratched in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Middleton has been out of the lineup for five of the last six games, and he only plays third-pairing minutes when he draws in. He's in a tough spot now as the fourth left-shot blueliner on the roster behind Devon Toews, Ryan Lindgren and Samuel Girard, who are all virtual locks to be in the lineup. Middleton can switch to his off side to challenge Sam Malinski, but Erik Johnson is also back on the roster as a potential fill-in. Through 29 appearances, Middleton has just two assists with 50 hits, 23 blocked shots, 31 shots on net and 19 PIM.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Middleton logged an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blues.

Impact Middleton has a helper in each of his last two games, though he was scratched once in between those contests. The 26-year-old still shouldn't be considered securely in a third-pairing role -- Calvin de Haan could present a challenge for playing time. Middleton has two assists, 26 shots on net, 39 hits, 16 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 24 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first career assist Middleton provided an assist in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact Middleton's helper was his first NHL point, a feat that took him 26 games to achieve. He's seen a part-time role on the third pairing in 2024-25 after going three whole seasons without any action for the big club. Middleton has added 23 shots on net, 38 hits, 15 blocked shots and 13 PIM through 23 outings this season, so he doesn't need to be rostered in fantasy.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche D Keaton Middleton signs 2-year extension Colorado Avalanche defenseman Keaton Middleton signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday that spans through the 2026-27 season.Financ...

JANUARY 2, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs two-year extension Middleton inked a two-year contract extension Thursday.

Impact No terms were announced. Middleton is currently with AHL Colorado, where he has four assists in 17 games this season. Middleton has also seen action in 10 games with the Avalanche, but has yet to garner a point.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Middleton was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Middleton has made nine appearances for the Avalanche this year, and he's been held without a point but has recorded 13 hits and nine blocked shots while averaging 10:31 of ice time. The Avalanche don't play again until after the NHL's Christmas break, so it's possible that Middleton will be back with the club following the league's layoff.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Middleton was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Middleton is without a point in four NHL games this season. The 26-year-old could join the lineup as the sixth defenseman, or could be a healthy scratch versus Nashville.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Middleton was reassigned to AHL Colorado following Thursday's game versus Utah.

Impact It's the usual cap gymnastics for the Avalanche, so Middleton may be recalled prior to Saturday's game versus the Predators. He will continue to compete with John Ludvig for the last spot in the lineup.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Avalanche Middleton was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Middleton was sent down Tuesday for salary cap purposes. The defenseman has played the last three games in a row for Colorado, picking up three hits and two blocked shots while averaging 12:17 of ice time. Look for Middleton to partner with Calvin de Haan on the third unit while John Ludvig is a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Tuesday Middleton was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Middleton played for the third game in a row over John Ludvig in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Penguins. It's unclear if Middleton's demotion indicates a pending return for Oliver Kylington (upper body) or Josh Manson (upper body). The Avalanche's next game is Thursday at home versus Utah.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Colorado Middleton was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Middleton was sent to the minors in late September, and he recorded four assists and a plus-5 rating over 17 appearances with the AHL club to begin the regular season. It seems unlikely that he'll have a significant role with the NHL club, and he could return to the minors before too long.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waiver wire Middleton was placed on waivers Saturday with the intention of assigning him to AHL Colorado.

Impact Middleton supplied six goals, 15 points and 136 PIM across 71 regular-season contests for AHL Colorado in 2023-24. He will likely spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club Middleton was promoted from AHL Colorado on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Middleton hasn't dressed in an NHL game since the 2020-21 campaign. He tallied six goals and 15 points in 71 AHL games this season.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Friday Middleton was placed on waivers Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Middleton played three games with the Avalanche during the 2020-21 season. He spent last season with AHL Colorado, finding the back of the net three times while adding 20 assists in 72 contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year extension Middleton signed a two-year extension with the Avalanche on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite a number of injuries on the blue line this season, Middleton hasn't received a call-up from AHL Colorado. He's logged 20 points in 51 contests with the Eagles, ranking sixth on the team for scoring. He'll likely continue to serve as organizational depth for the next couple of seasons.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs entry-level contract Middleton signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Avalanche on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Middleton joined AHL Colorado on a minor-league contract last July, but he's done enough keep the attention of the big club. The 23-year-old blueliner has one assist through 14 games with the Eagles this season. It's unlikely he's going to get much of a look at the NHL level in 2020-21, and he doesn't project to make much of a scoring impact within the next two years. After he was signed, he joined the Avalanche's taxi squad.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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