Jake Middleton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Middleton is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Jake Middleton has 2 goals, 14 assists and 16 points in 75 games, worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jake Middleton is a veteran defenseman for the Flames, currently in his eighth NHL season. While his overall impact this year registers at -0.7 GAR across 75 games, he has provided 2 goals and 14 assists for 16 points, contributing modestly to the offense from the blueline.
Despite his current overall GAR, Middleton continues to be a factor in even-strength defense, where he registers a positive 0.6 GAR. His career high of 3.7 GAR, achieved last season, suggests he is typically a more impactful defensive presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 7, Pick 210 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 2 | 14 | 16 | +2 | 76 | 62 | 3.2% | 17:30 | 42.3% | 3.3 | 0.1 | -0.7 | -0.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.6 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 34th, GAR 34th, WAR 34th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 3.7 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -1.0 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.7 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Middleton has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 34th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.7 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jake Middleton's GAR this season?
Jake Middleton has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 34th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jake Middleton's WAR this season?
Jake Middleton has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 34th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jake Middleton have this season?
Jake Middleton has 2 goals and 14 assists for 16 points in 75 games this season.
Is Jake Middleton a good defenseman?
Jake Middleton ranks in the 34th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jake Middleton's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake Middleton has accumulated 3.5 career GAR and 94 points.
When was Jake Middleton drafted?
Jake Middleton was drafted in 2014 — Round 7, Pick 210 — LAK.