Middleton was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was recalled to the Sharks, while the team deals with Radim Simek (leg) and Erik Karlsson (groin) sidelined. The 23-year-old has played just one game with the Sharks this season, but has 14 points in 41 AHL games. It's unclear if he will suit up in Monday's home game against Vegas, but if he does, he's unlikely to provide fantasy value.

Middleton was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton descending to the minors leaves the Sharks with only six healthy defensemen on the active roster ahead of Saturday's game against the Predators. However, Team Teal shares the home rink with the Barracuda, so it wouldn't be too much trouble for Middleton to head right back to the parent club, if necessary. The Alberta native has compiled five goals and 11 assists over 48 AHL contests this season.

Middleton was called up from AHL San Jose on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With Erik Karlsson (groin) and Radim Simek (leg) both unavailable, Middleton will provide some much needed defensive depth, though he is unlikely to slot into the lineup. Even once Karlsson returns, the 23-year-old Middleton figures to stick around for the remainder of the 2018-19 campaign now that the 23-man roster limit is no longer in effect.

The Sharks assigned Middleton to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was called up as depth since Erik Karlsson (lower body) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic (undisclosed) were both out for Tuesday's game versus the Capitals. Vlasic is expected to return after the All-Star break and Karlsson's chances look good as well, so Middleton likely won't be recalled until there's another injury to the blue line.

The Sharks recalled Middleton from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With both Erik Karlsson and Marc-Edouard Vlasic dealing with undisclosed injuries, Middleton was brought up to provide depth on the Sharks' blue line as they head on the road starting Monday versus the Panthers. Middleton made his NHL debut with San Jose on Jan. 5, recording 5:02 TOI and a minus-1 rating.

Middleton was sent to AHL San Jose on Friday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton's stay in the minors could be a short one, as Kurz notes it may just be a case of getting him some ice time with the Barracuda in town after he sat out the last three games. If that's the case, the Sharks would likely recall him again ahead of Saturday's contest versus the Senators.

Middleton was called up from AHL San Jose on Friday, Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a long time coming for Middleton to get this news, as he hasn't been called up by the Sharks since September 2017. Of course, the 23-year-old also hasn't played in an NHL game yet, and it seems likely that isn't going to change. Middleton is probably just insurance because a few San Jose defensemen are currently banged up.

Middleton was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton was just called up Thurday, but the Sharks have the luxury of sharing a home rink with their minor-league affiliate, which means that you'll see more organizational roster shuffling from this franchise than most others.

The Sharks recalled Middleton from AHL San Jose on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks are likely just injecting some youth into their roster for the team's final three preseason games, but Middleton should get some invaluable experience before being returned to the minors ahead of the regular season. The 2014 seventh-round pick recently signed an three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks.

Middleton put pen to paper on a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton logged 50 contests for AHL San Jose last year in which he tallied one goal, eight helpers and 56 PIM. The blueliner was originally drafted by Los Angeles in the seventh round of the 2014 NHL Draft, but decided not to sign with them after his OHL career ended. The 21-year-old has yet to transition the offensive side of his game -- 31 points in 68 during his final year with the 67's -- into the professional ranks, but apparently the Sharks saw enough to give him a shot.