Middleton was sent to the taxi squad Monday, according to CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton has appeared in just three games between the AHL and NHL levels this season and has yet to score a point. He likely won't get back into the Sharks' lineup unless the blue line gets hit with a few injuries.

Middleton was called up to the active roster from the taxi squad, per CBS Sports.

EDGE Analysis

With Radim Simek (upper body) placed on injured reserve Sunday, Middleton figures to have a chance to earn a third-pairing role in the near team. Fredrik Claesson also joined the active roster, but Middleton's the only one of the two blueliners to have appeared for the Sharks this season.

Middleton was assigned to San Jose's taxi squad Wednesday, per CBS.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton has appeared in one game with the big club this campaign, going minus-2 in 8:44 of ice time Jan. 16 against the Coyotes. He won't be a fantasy factor in 2020-21.

Middleton was assigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton played in just one of the first eight games, logging 8:44 of ice time, a minus-2 rating and two PIM. The Sharks don't play again until Feb. 5, and Middleton could be recalled at that time.

The Sharks waived Middleton on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming he passes through waivers unclaimed, Middleton will likely be assigned to San Jose's taxi squad. The 25-year-old blueliner has appeared in one game with the Sharks this season, posting a minus-2 rating in 8:44 of ice time.

Middleton and the Sharks agreed to a two-year, two-way deal worth $725,000 AAV on Monday according to CapFriendly.com.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton suited up for 10 games at the NHL level last season, collecting a pair of assists while averaging 10:46 of ice time per game. He could spend next season bouncing between the AHL and NHL squads again, so the two-way deal gives the Sharks some flexibility.

Middleton has fully recovered from the lower-body injury he sustained in March, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was deemed week-to-week with a lower-body issue late last season, but he'll be ready to rock when next year's training camp gets underway. The 24-year-old defenseman only appeared in 10 games with the Sharks in 2019-20, picking up two helpers over that span, and will continue to be nothing more than a depth option for San Jose in 2020-21.

Middleton is week-to-week after sustaining a lower-body injury against the Penguins on Saturday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton appeared to suffer a left leg injury, but the team hasn't released any specifics on the nature of his condition. However, it appears to be serious, as head coach Bob Boughner said there's "a chance" he returns before the end of the season. For now, Brandon Davidson -- who was acquired from the Flames at the trade deadline -- is expected to fill Middleton's void on the bottom pairing.

Middleton suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's game against the Penguins, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton's left leg buckled underneath him after a check from Pittsburgh's Patric Hornqvist in the third period. After the game, interim head coach Bob Boughner had no update on Middleton's status, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The 24-year-old blueliner appears set to miss at least some time. Brandon Davidson, who was acquired from Calgary at the trade deadline, figures to enter the lineup in his place.

The Sharks promoted Middleton from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Erik Karlsson (thumb) has been ruled out of the remainder of the campaign, so Middleton could be with the big club the rest of the way, or at least until Dalton Prout (upper body) is ready to return. The 24-year-old blueliner has notched six points while posting a minus-13 rating in 32 AHL appearances this season.