Keaton Middleton is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League as of 2025. Born on February 10, 1998, in Edmonton, Alberta, he began his junior career with the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he served as team captain and developed into a dependable leader. Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fourth round of the 2016 NHL Draft, he eventually found his path to the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche, debuting in 2021. He is also the younger brother of NHL defenceman Jacob Middleton, who plays for the Minnesota Wild as of 2025.
Keaton Middleton contract breakdown
Keaton Middleton has signed a two-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, valued at $1,550,000, according to Sportrac. The contract, covering the 2023–2025 seasons, is fully guaranteed with an average annual salary of $775,000. Middleton will earn a base salary of $775,000 for both years, with a cap hit of $775,000 each season.
| Year | Age | Contract Status | Cap Hit | League Cap | Base Salary (Cash) | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2023-24 | 25 | Active | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | Active | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $1,550,000 |
Keaton Middleton's upcoming contract extension
Keaton Middleton has signed an upcoming two-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, covering the 2025–2027 seasons. The contract is worth $1,550,000 in total and is fully guaranteed. Middleton will earn an average annual salary (AAV) of $775,000, with a cap hit of $775,000 each year, according to Sportrac.
| Year | Age | Contract Status | Cap Hit | League Cap | Base Salary (Cash) | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2025-26 | 27 | Active | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | Active | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $1,550,000 |
| 2027-28 | 29 | UFA | - | - | - | - |
Keaton Middleton salary
In the 2024–2025 season, Keaton Middleton will earn a base salary of $775,000, with a cap hit of $775,000. His entire salary is guaranteed under his 2-year, $1,550,000 contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, as per Spotrac.
| Season | Age | Base Salary (Cash) | Cap Hit | League Cap | Dead Cap Value |
| 2024–2025 | 26 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $300,000 |
How much of Keaton Middleton’s contract is guaranteed?
Keaton Middleton’s two-year $1,550,000 contract is fully guaranteed. The contract has an average annual salary of $775,000, as per Spotrac.
Keaton Middleton's career earnings
Keaton Middleton has earned $794,203 in his professional hockey career so far. With his current contract, his projected earnings through 2026 bring his total to $2,344,203, as per Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Cash Earned | Total Cash |
| 2020 | 22 | $19,203 | $19,203 |
| 2024 | 26 | $775,000 | $794,203 |
| 2025 | 27 | $775,000 | $1,569,203 |
| 2026 | 28 | $775,000 | $2,344,203 |
Keaton Middleton's contract history
Keaton Middleton has signed four contracts throughout his professional hockey career, according to Sportrac. His career began with a two-year, $1,485,000 contract (2020–2022) with an average salary of $742,500, which included a $35,000 signing bonus. In 2022, he signed a one-year extension worth $750,000.
Continuing with the Colorado Avalanche, Middleton secured a two-year, $1,550,000 contract extension (2023–2025) with an annual salary of $775,000. The deal included $1,550,000 in guaranteed earnings. In 2025, he signed another two-year, $1,550,000 extension (2025–2027) with the same average annual salary of $775,000.
FAQs on Keaton Middleton contract
A.He makes an average annual salary of $775,000
A. Keaton Middleton plays for the Colorado Avalanche as of 2025.
A. Jake and Keaton Middleton are brothers.
