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 -3.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jake Middleton operates as a defensive-minded blueliner for the Minnesota Wild, having logged 381 career games over eight seasons. In his current season, the 30-year-old defenseman has recorded 2 goals and 14 assists for 16 points through 75 games.
His main contribution stems from his even-strength defense, which accounts for +1.6 GAR. Despite a career peak GAR of 6.3, his current season reflects a -1.6 GAR, indicating a challenging year in terms of overall impact.
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 | 0.2 | -3.9 | -0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +5.1 | -0.1 | -0.6 |
League percentile rank: points 34th, GAR 28th, WAR 28th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -3.9 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 7 | 18 | 25 | -4.7 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -5.7 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Middleton has been worth -3.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 28th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.4 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 -3.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 28th percentile of NHL players.
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 28th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.9) in the 2025-26 season.