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Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 12/11/2025
2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A seventh-round draft pick in 2014, Middleton has exceeded expectations and has turned into an effective, yet less-than-flashy NHL defenseman. The Alberta native registered eight goals, 13 helpers, 40 PIM, 97 shots on goal, 99 hits, 157 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating across 67 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. The 29-year-old blueliner saw his average ice time increase from 19:49 in 2023-24 to 21:52 last season, and while he should continue to see middle-pairing minutes, his lack of power-play usage dampens his offensive upside. That isn’t where Middleton makes his mark, though, as he has registered at least 155 blocked shots and 99 hits in each of the last three campaigns. The big-bodied rearguard should continue to be an effective source of production in those categories, with 20-25 points also being in the range of outcomes. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $17.4 million contract extension with the Wild in July of 2024.
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 18:08
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:02
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:21
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a 2023-24 season in which he set new personal bests with seven goals and 18 assists, eclipsing the 20-point threshold for the first time in his NHL career, Middleton cashed in by signing a four-year, $17.4 million contract extension with the Wild this offseason. Even without a power-play role -- the 28-year-old blueliner has just one career point with the man advantage -- he still managed to reach the 25-point mark and should be capable of doing so again in 2024-25. In addition to his modest offensive contributions, Middleton should offer decent fantasy value in formats that utilize hits and blocked shots after racking up 147 and 161, respectively, last year.
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Nabs helper in return
Middleton picked up an assist with a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.
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Ready to return
Middleton (illness) is good to play Saturday versus Anaheim, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
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Doubtful Saturday
Middleton (illness) is not expected to play in Saturday's home game versus Anaheim, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
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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.
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Not playing Tuesday
Middleton (illness) won't play against San Jose on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
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Set to return?
Middleton could return from a hand injury versus St. Louis on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Travis Dermott remained on the ice late for additional work following Tuesday's morning skate, which bodes well for Middleton's availability. The 29-year-old Middleton has missed the last 11 games. He has five goals and 13 points in 29 appearances this season.
Travis Dermott remained on the ice late for additional work following Tuesday's morning skate, which bodes well for Middleton's availability. The 29-year-old Middleton has missed the last 11 games. He has five goals and 13 points in 29 appearances this season.