Jacob Middleton 
Age 26 Jan 2, 1996
Wainwright CAN
Defense shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
210 lbs 95 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2023
Agent Joseph Resnick 
Transaction History
| Apr 10, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jacob Middleton | Middleton had two assists, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Kings. | |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Minnesota Wild | Jacob Middleton | Middelton scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues. | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings. | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (illness) was ruled a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Los Angeles, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. | |
| Mar 8, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was ruled day-to-day with illness Tuesday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 1, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (upper body) will be in action versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Jan 6, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (upper body) was added to injured reserve Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. | |
| Jan 6, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (upper body) was ruled out of Thursday's contest with Buffalo, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. | |
| Jan 5, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (upper body) was given a questionable designation for Thursday's game with Buffalo on Wednesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. | |
| Jan 4, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Red Wings, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. | |
| Dec 30, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton logged two assists, five hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added seven PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Senators. | |
| Nov 16, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton produced an assist, two blocked shots, a plus-2 rating and five PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Wild. | |
| Nov 9, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton is scheduled to skate Tuesday, indicating he's cleared the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Saturday. | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton recorded an assist Friday in a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs. | |
| May 3, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was added to San Jose's taxi squad Monday, Curtis Pashelka of Bay Area News Group reports. | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was recalled from AHL San Jose to the Sharks' taxi squad Wednesday. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was assigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday. |
| Feb 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was promoted to the active roster Monday, CBS Sports reports. | |
| Feb 19, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, according to CBS Sports. | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | The Sharks reassigned Middleton to the active roster Thursday, CBS Sports reports. |
| Feb 15, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was sent to the taxi squad Monday, according to CBS Sports. | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was called up to the active roster from the taxi squad, per CBS Sports. | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was assigned to San Jose's taxi squad Wednesday, per CBS. |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton was assigned to AHL San Jose on Friday. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | The Sharks waived Middleton on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. | |
| Oct 6, 2020 | San Jose Sharks | signed D Jacob Middleton to a two-year, $1.45 million contract extension. | |
| Oct 5, 2020 | San Jose Sharks | Jacob Middleton | Middleton and the Sharks agreed to a two-year, two-way deal worth $725,000 annually Monday, according to CapFriendly.com. | |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Activated | San Jose Sharks | activated D Jacob Middleton from injured reserve. |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 31, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 19, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Jan 20, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Jan 11, 2019 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Jan 5, 2019 | Recalled | San Jose Sharks | recalled D Jacob Middleton from San Jose (AHL). |
| Sep 23, 2018 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
| Sep 7, 2017 | San Jose Sharks | signed D Jacob Middleton to a three-year, entry-level contract. | |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Assigned | San Jose Sharks | assigned D Jacob Middleton to San Jose (AHL). |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Jacob Middleton |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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San Jose Sharks 
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45 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 69 | 740 | 46.00 | 50.10 | 5.80 | 46.00 | 2.10 | 0.16 | 0.41 |
| Minnesota Wild
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21 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 333 | 54.50 | 49.90 | -8.00 | 46.10 | -4.10 | 0.36 | 0.90 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA | ALLIANCE U16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Stratford Cullitons | GOJHL | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA | ALLIANCE U16 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 26 | Playoffs | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Huron-Perth Lakers U18 AAA | ALLIANCE U18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA | OHL Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | Playoffs | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Owen Sound Attack | OHL | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Canada Ontario U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Ottawa 67's | OHL | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | Ottawa 67's | OHL | 65 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 64 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Ottawa 67's | OHL | 64 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 62 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Ottawa 67's | OHL | 68 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 68 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Manchester Monarchs | ECHL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 50 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 56 | Playoffs | 13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 67 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 80 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 57 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 67 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 40.00 | 42.23 | -12.12 | 58.18 | 4.85 | 0.00 | 2.10 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 98 | 37.50 | 55.30 | 3.00 | 54.40 | 1.10 | 1.22 | |||||||||
| 2019-2020 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 32 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 25.00 | 44.00 | -10.70 | 35.70 | -18.70 | ||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 45 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 69 | 740 | 46.00 | 50.10 | 5.80 | 46.00 | 2.10 | 0.16 | 0.41 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Minnesota Wild | NHL | 21 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 333 | 54.50 | 49.90 | -8.00 | 46.10 | -4.10 | 0.36 | 0.90 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,450,000 0.89% of cap space
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $725,000 | $725,000 | RFA |
| AAV | $725,000 | $725,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $700,000 | $750,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $700,000 | $750,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $225,000 | $225,000 | |
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| Buy It Out | |||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,205,000 0.98% of cap space