Jake
Middleton
D · CGY · Balanced · Below average
- PAL
- 22
- WAR
- -0.8
- Value
- 16
- PTS
- 16
2025-26№ 312 / 325
Jake Middleton (Calgary Flames) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jake Middleton
#55D
Calgary Flames
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 99 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : January 1, 1996 · Wainwright, Canada
Drafted : 2014 · LAK · round 7, pick #210
Contract : $4,350,000 · 2025-26 → 2028-29 · Contract Extension · UFANMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Calgary Flames | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 75 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 76 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 67 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 40 |
| 2023-24 | Minnesota Wild | 80 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 77 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Wild | 79 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 72 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 2021-22 | San Jose Sharks | 45 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 69 |
| 2020-21 | San Jose Sharks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | San Jose Sharks | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 2018-19 | San Jose Sharks | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 398 | 25 | 71 | 96 | 386 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 14 | |
Jake Middleton: our analysis
2025-26 season: 75 GP, 2 G, 14 A, 16 PTS, +2 +/-, 17:30 TOI. WAR -0.8 (312th of 325) · PAL 22, below average.
In 2025-26, Jake Middleton, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 22 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.8 ranks 312th among 325 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, penalty kill (6, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (22, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: EV offense (-2.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 31 in 2024-25, against 22 now; his WAR went from -0.3 to -0.8.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 16 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jake Middleton's story
Growing up in Stratford, Ontario, Jake Middleton moved from local rinks into major-junior hockey before attracting NHL attention. Selected 210th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings, he had previously been chosen in the 2012 OHL draft by the Owen Sound Attack and was traded to the Ottawa 67's after 14 games with Owen Sound, where he spent the bulk of his junior career.
Middleton assumed increasing responsibility with the 67's and was named captain on January 8, 2016. After that season he signed an amateur try-out with the Manchester Monarchs of the ECHL on April 8, 2016 and skated in seven games there before moving to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL for 2016–17. San Jose signed him to a three-year entry-level deal on September 7, 2017.
He split time between the AHL and NHL in the following years. Reassigned to the Barracuda out of Sharks camp in September 2018, Middleton was recalled and made his NHL debut on January 5, 2019 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. His first NHL point came April 4, 2019 in a victory over Edmonton. Placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2019, he later produced career-best totals in 2021–22: his first NHL goal on November 24, 2021 versus Ottawa and season marks of 3 goals and 9 points in 45 games.
A key transaction occurred March 21, 2022, when San Jose traded Middleton and a 2022 fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Wild for Kaapo Kähkönen. As a pending free agent he chose to stay in Minnesota by signing a three-year, $7.35 million extension on July 6, 2022. Internationally, Middleton was named to Team Canada for the 2023 IIHF World Championship on May 5, 2023; he recorded five assists in ten games and helped Canada win the gold medal.
A puck-moving defenceman who developed through the junior-to-AHL ladder, Middleton's game is built on steady puck retrieval, outlet passing and positional awareness—attributes that carried him from junior captaincy to a regular role in the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:25
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:35
- Pts/GP
- 0.11
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 25
- Blocks
- 25
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 45.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 30.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
13between 4 and 21 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 10
- Games
- 78
So far: 2 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.19 pts per game (last season: 0.21).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 0.31 in 23-24, 0.21 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 31 → 22
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 30: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 85 %
67
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 69
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 70
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 75
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 80
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 80
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 91
- Confidence 65 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 76
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 66
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 74
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 70
- Confidence 83 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 78
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating69
- Top speed (35 %)35.5 · 76
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.502 · 69
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.6 · 58
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.5 · 75
ST — Strength70
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.253 · 58
- Body mass (50 %)1.05 · 84
EN — Endurance75
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.7 · 74
- Total ice time (20 %)1,286 · 74
- Shift length (15 %)48.9 · 79
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.2 · 74
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.155 · 72
DU — Durability80
- Share of games played (100 %)0.851 · 80
CK — Checking80
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.268 · 80
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.861 · 81
- Season volume (10 %)4.477 · 80
FG — Fighting91
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)2.315 · 91
DI — Discipline76
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.037 · 76
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.72 · 70
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.502 · 82
PA — Passing66
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.351 · 74
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.315 · 62
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.125 · 58
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.131 · 75
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.248 · 76
SC — Scoring74
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.201 · 73
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.189 · 73
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.198 · 75
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.143 · 80
- xG per shot (10 %)0.035 · 80
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)8.14 · 62
DF — Defense70
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.053 · 66
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.059 · 70
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.618 · 75
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.279 · 55
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.401 · 88
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.4 · 68
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)5.778 · 89
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience78
- Career regular-season games (65 %)84
- Career playoff games (25 %)64
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall67
- DF · Defense (30 %)70
- PA · Passing (22 %)66
- SK · Skating (12 %)69
- SC · Scoring (12 %)74
- EN · Endurance (9 %)75
- ST · Strength (6 %)70
- DI · Discipline (5 %)76
- CK · Checking (4 %)80
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 69 | 74 | 70 |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 70 | 81 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 70 | 79 | 69 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 68 | 72 | 79 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.8
wins above replacement
312 of 325
PAL Rating
22/ 100
Performance · Below average
193 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
16/ 100
Very poor return
4.35 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 30
- Defense
- 35
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- Offense
- 35
- Creation
- 39
- Shooting
- 22
- Possession
- 36
- Defense
- 46
- Discipline
- 46
- Power play
- 53
- Penalty kill
- 6
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | -0.8 | 22 | 16 | 4.35 M$ |
| 2024-25 | MIN | -0.3 | 31 | 27 | 2.45 M$ |
| 2023-24 | MIN | -0.7 | 36 | 27 | 2.45 M$ |
| 2022-23 | MIN | -0.7 | 44 | 36 | 2.45 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
44/ 100
Average
better than 44% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
46/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
40/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 125 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 65
- Shot selection
- 55
- Penalties drawn
- 56
- Puck management
- 21
Defense
- Takeaways
- 8
- Discipline
- 36
- Safe zone exits
- 83
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 44 | 46 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 76 | 87 | 50 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 71 | 93 | 28 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 47 | 61 | 38 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.8
wins above replacement
-1.5 to -0.2 — 90% interval
312 of 325 defensemen
-4.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -2.4
- EV defense
- -1.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -1.1
- Shooting
- -1.2
- Penalties
- -1.2
- Average → replacement
- +2.7
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 75 | -0.8 | -1.5 to -0.2 | 312/325 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 67 | -0.3 | -1.1 to 1.0 | 268/314 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 80 | -0.7 | -1.7 to 0.0 | 297/316 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 79 | -0.7 | -1.7 to 0.2 | 311/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 137.6 km/h37th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.4 km/h30th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 647th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 40.0 %33rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 69.3 km58th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.71 km37th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.8 %48th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %46th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.9 %31st percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1866th percentile | 172nd percentile | 5.6 %53rd percentile |
| High danger | 394th percentile | 198th percentile | 33.3 %80th percentile |
| Mid range | 366th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 756th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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VANJake Middleton: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jake Middleton have in 2026-27?
Jake Middleton has 1 goal and 2 points (1 assist) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jake Middleton?
Jake Middleton is 30 years old: he was born on January 2, 1996.
How tall is Jake Middleton, and how much does he weigh?
Jake Middleton is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Jake Middleton from?
Canada: Jake Middleton was born in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Jake Middleton play for?
Jake Middleton plays for the Calgary Flames in the NHL, at D, wearing number 55.
Is Jake Middleton injured?
No: Jake Middleton is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jake Middleton?
Jake Middleton produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 312th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 22 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Jake Middleton make?
Jake Middleton earns $4.4M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 16 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jake Middleton's contract end?
Jake Middleton's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jake Middleton overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 16 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jake Middleton a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 312th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jake Middleton getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 31 in 2024-25 to 22 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jake Middleton played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jake Middleton has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Jake Middleton's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jake Middleton has 398 games, 25 goals, 71 assists and 96 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 25 points in 80 games.
Where was Jake Middleton drafted?
Jake Middleton was drafted 210th overall (round 7) by Los Angeles Kings in 2014.
Is Jake Middleton better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.10 points per game at home (1 in 10 games) and 0.13 on the road (1 in 8 games).
How does Jake Middleton perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jake Middleton has 29 games and 6 points in his career. His pace (0.21 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.24).
Which player is most similar to Jake Middleton?
Jamie Oleksiak: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jamie Oleksiak's page →Is Jake Middleton a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 13 points in 2026-27, or 0.17 points per game.
Does Jake Middleton have siblings?
Yes: his brother Keaton Middleton (played with him for the San Jose Barracuda (2018–2020); plays within the Colorado Avalanche organization).
Is Jake Middleton married?
Yes, married to Natalie in 2022.
What is Jake Middleton's nationality?
Jake Middleton is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada; named to the 2023 IIHF World Championship roster; 5 assists in 10 games; gold medal (2023).
How many championships has Jake Middleton won?
1: Gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Championship with Team Canada.
What is Jake Middleton's nickname?
He is nicknamed Jake.
Where did Jake Middleton play before turning pro?
Drafted by the Owen Sound Attack in 2012 (14 games), traded to the Ottawa 67's on 7 January 2013 (named captain 8 January 2016); amateur try-out with the Manchester Monarchs (8 April 2016); San Jose Barracuda (2016–17 season)..
How many points is Jake Middleton projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 13 points in 78 games in 2026-27 (4 to 21 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Calgary Flames teammates
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