Jake Middleton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Middleton is an NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Jake Middleton has 2 goals, 14 assists and 16 points in 75 games, worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| 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 | 45.4% | 3.5 | 0.2 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +5.1 | -0.1 | -1.3 |
League percentile rank: points 34th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -2.1 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -1.3 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Middleton has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2023-24.
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 -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th 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 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.