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Flames Acquire Veteran Defenseman Middleton | Calgary Flames News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
Calgary just pulled off a big trade, landing veteran defenseman Jacob Middleton from Minnesota in exchange for Blake Coleman, Olli Määttä, and a bundle of future picks — plus keeping half of Coleman’s contract. Middleton, a nine-year NHL vet with playoff experience and solid grit (16 points, 76 PIM last season), brings serious depth and toughness to the Flames’ blue line. This isn’t a filler move — it’s a calculated upgrade with playoff pedigree. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/afaa5033ec3a8c16