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Minnesota Wild Re-Sign Defenseman Jake Middleton To 3-Year Deal

The 26-year-old Canadian split last season between San Jose and Minnesota, joining the Wild on March 21.

July 7, 2022

The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.

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The 26-year-old Canadian split last season between San Jose and Minnesota, joining the Wild on March 21 in a trade for goalie Kaapo Kahkonen and a fifth-round selection this year.

Middleton had three goals and six assists in 45 games for San Jose, then added a goal and four assists in 21 regular-season games for Minnesota. He also had an assist in six playoff games.

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