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Keaton Middleton
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'6" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 240 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 29 |
| Age | 27 (Feb 10, 1998) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2016, Round 4, Overall 101 (TOR) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2025 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled from AHL | |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 1 year @ $750K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | COL | 3 | 27:44 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.08 | -0.08 | 0.00 | 1.95 | -1.95 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 41 | 431:22 | 0.00 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.20 | -0.20 | 0.00 | 3.33 | -3.33 | 0.00 | 4.35 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | COL | 3 | 27:44 | 41.11 | 0.00 | 2.07 | 73.56 | 2.16 | 3.63 | 0.00 | 36.39 | -0.86 | 1.58 | -22.58 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 41 | 431:22 | 41.17 | 1.67 | 2.30 | 36.44 | 1.53 | 1.94 | 52.17 | 54.25 | -0.31 | -0.29 | 0.32 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% | 2021-22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2022-23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2023-24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024-25 | 41 | 21.3 | 0.1 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 91.8 | 70.3 | 93.5 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 37.8 | 18.4 | 43.8 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
Season
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Malinski, S | COL | 142:18 | 1.69 | 1.26 | 57.14 | 1.55 | 2.39 | 39.39 | -1.04 | 0.25 | -15.47 |
| 2024-25 | de Haan, C | COL | 109:51 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 50.00 | 2.14 | 1.49 | 58.98 | -0.19 | -0.87 | 9.21 |
| 2024-25 | Johnson, E | COL | 51:30 | 1.17 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 3.57 | 1.76 | 67.01 | 0.63 | -0.36 | 8.88 |
| 2024-25 | Girard, S | COL | 49:05 | 4.89 | 3.67 | 57.14 | 2.88 | 1.68 | 63.23 | 0.41 | -0.49 | 9.88 |
| 2024-25 | Manson, J | COL | 26:05 | 0.00 | 4.60 | 0.00 | 1.90 | 2.99 | 38.82 | -0.59 | 0.82 | -14.52 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Keys to the Stanley Cup Part 4: Colorado Avalanche climb to the peak at Mile High Sticking (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Cale Makar Leads Avalanche Through Spirited Skate at Mile High Hockey (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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2025 T25U25: Cade Webber is #18 at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Avalanche Depth Chart: Olofsson Fills Role, but Is He Enough? at Colorado Hockey Now (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Avalanche Depth Chart: Lineup Coming Together but Still an Unfinished Product at Colorado Hockey Now (Fri Aug 8, 2025)
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Avalanche may have just gotten a steal in the 4th round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Mile High Sticking (Sat Jun 28, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche most likely done wheeling and dealing this offseason at Mile High Sticking (Thu Jun 19, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Signed: Jan 2, 2025
Team: Colorado Avalanche
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.81
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 25 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2024-25 | 26 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $500,000 |
Signed: Feb 25, 2023
Team: Colorado Avalanche
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.93
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary is $300,000 in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 24 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $100,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $100,000 |
Signed: July 21, 2022
Team: Colorado Avalanche
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 0.91
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 22 | $742,500 | $742,500 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 23 | $742,500 | $742,500 | - | $35,000 | $750,000 | $785,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $35,000 | $1,450,000 | $1,485,000 | $140,000 |
Signed: Mar 30, 2021
Team: Colorado Avalanche
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2012-13 | AHMMPL | Huron Perth Lakers Min Mdgt AAA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | Minor-ON | Huron-Perth MM | 31 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2013-14 | ON-Jr.B | Stratford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | OHL | Saginaw | 61 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -12 | 58 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -5 | ||||||||
| 2015-16 | OHL | Saginaw | 66 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -24 | 66 | 73 | 140.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2015-16 | U18-Dev | Team White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | OHL | Saginaw Spirit | 64 | 4 | 14 | 18 | +8 | 48 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | OHL | Saginaw Spirit | 64 | 4 | 20 | 24 | -2 | 45 | 4 | -1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | San Jose Barracuda | 61 | 6 | 7 | 13 | +12 | 64 | 4 | +2 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | San Jose Barracuda | 41 | 4 | 9 | 13 | +6 | 49 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 9:18 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Colorado Eagles | 22 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -11 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +3 | |||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Colorado Eagles | 49 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +10 | 76 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +8 | 16 | ||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Colorado Eagles | 72 | 3 | 20 | 23 | +9 | 125 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 6 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Colorado Eagles | 71 | 6 | 9 | 15 | +14 | 136 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 41 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 44 | 0.0 | 11:29 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Colorado Eagles | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +5 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 44 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 32 | 46 | 0.0 | 11:20 | |||||||||||