Wild acquire Coleman and Maatta from Flames in trade

The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames on Thursday. The Flames acquired defenseman Jake Middleton and three draft picks, including a second-round selection in 2029. Calgary also agreed to retain 50 percent of the $4.9 million Coleman is owed in the final year of his contract.

Player details Coleman, 34, has 10 seasons of NHL experience and posted his fourth 20-goal season in 2025-26, finishing with 20 goals and 35 points. Maatta is a 13-year NHL player noted for his defensive play. Middleton, 30, leaves Minnesota after four-plus seasons.

Additional signings The Wild signed Maxim Shabanov for $1.6 million for next season after the New York Islanders decided not to bring back the Russian winger. Minnesota is also bringing back two players by re-signing defenseman Zach Bogosian for $1.25 million and right winger Nick Foligno for $900,000 to one-year deals.