The Calgary Flames have traded veteran forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Thursday, July 2, 2026.
In exchange, the Flames received left-shot defenseman Jake Middleton and three future draft selections: a 2027 third-round pick, a 2028 fourth-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick.
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General Manager Craig Conroy finalized the deal months after retaining the 34-year-old Coleman at the previous NHL trade deadline.
Middleton Addresses Roster Need
The addition of Middleton fills a specific vacancy on Calgary's blue line.
The 30-year-old appeared in 75 games for Minnesota last season and is expected to slot into a third-pairing role.
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Calgary prioritized adding Middleton to inject physicality and toughness into their lineup.
This move follows the departure of Ryan Lomberg, who left the Flames through free agency on Wednesday.
Coleman was the central piece of the transaction.
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The two-time Stanley Cup champion signed with Calgary as a free agent in 2021 and primarily skated alongside Mikael Backlund, recording 20 goals and 15 assists last season.
