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Flames Trade for Veteran Defenseman | Calgary Flames News
- Published
- July 5, 2026
- Duration
- 1:42
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
The Calgary Flames traded Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Jacob Middleton and draft picks — a savvy move to bolster their defensive depth while accelerating their rebuild. Middleton, a gritty, veteran third-pairer with over 380 NHL games under his belt, excels at clearing the puck, protecting the crease, and killing pena…
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The Calgary Flames traded Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Jacob Middleton and draft picks — a savvy move to bolster their defensive depth while accelerating their rebuild. Middleton, a gritty, veteran third-pairer with over 380 NHL games under his belt, excels at clearing the puck, protecting the crease, and killing penalties. He’s not a flashy offensive threat, but his smart passing, physicality, and relentless effort make him a stabilizing force. While he str
Themes
- hockey