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After a quiet Canada Day, the Calgary Flames set off some fireworks of their own on Thursday by trading veterans Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild.

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Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / July 2

Reports: Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta from Flames

The Minnesota Wild are acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for blueliner Jake Middleton, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.

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Flames trade Coleman and Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton and draft picks

The Calgary Flames have continued their youth movement on Thursday, making a pretty significant trade. Per multiple reports, the Flames have traded forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenceman Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Report: Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta from Flames for Middleton, picks

Some veteran experience is heading to the State of Hockey. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Minnesota Wild acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Flames Trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Hearing Jake Middleton has been traded by the Wild to Calgary.” He adds, “Coleman and Maatta return.” Elliotte Friedman has confirmed the deal, noting that Calgary is also getting picks back as part of the trade.

NHL News / Flamesnation / May 20

FN Report Cards: Olli Maatta made the most out of his time with the Flames

It’s amazing how a trade can turn everything around for someone. To go from a team where you hardly play at all to one where ice time is available in abundance, Olli Maatta certainly took advantage of the opportunity he was given with the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 1

Olli Maatta has raised his game to a new level since joining the Flames

When the Calgary Flames acquired Olli Maatta from the Utah Mammoth on Mar. 4 in the MacKenzie Weegar trade, most expected Maatta to be the salary dump that makes the deal work and then fill a roster spot for the rest of the season.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 9

Meet the newest Calgary Flames defenseman: Olli Maatta

The Calgary Flames made a huge and surprising trade on Wednesday that shocked many people. Defenceman MacKenzie Weegar was sent to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three 2026 second-round picks, prospect Jonathan Castagna, and defenceman Olli Maatta.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 7

Ryan Strome, Olli Maatta combine for pretty goal in first game with Flames

Calgary Flames trade deadline acquisitions Ryan Strome and Olli Maatta combined for a slick goal in their first game with the team against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.

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Newly acquired Olli Maatta will wear No. 3 with the Flames

The Calgary Flames have announced that newly acquired defenceman Olli Maatta will wear No. 3 on the back of his jersey after being acquired from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday as part of the MacKenzie Weegar trade.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 4

Flames trade blueliner MacKenzie Weegar to Utah for Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna, three picks

The Calgary Flames have made a very big splash in the trade market on Wednesday night. Per multiple reports, the Flames have traded veteran blueliner MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenceman Olli Maatta, prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three 2026 second-round selections.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Mammoth recall Kevin Rooney, place Olli Maatta on IR

Kevin Rooney’s latest stint in the minors was short-lived. After being sent back down over the weekend, the Utah Mammoth announced Thursday that they’ve recalled the forward from AHL Tucson.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28, 2025

Utah’s Olli Maatta leaves game against Panthers with lower-body injury

The Utah Hockey Club will play with five defensemen for the remainder of their Friday contest against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers after veteran rearguard Olli Maatta exited early in the second period with a lower-body injury.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 4, 2025

Utah Hockey Club inks veteran defenseman to three-year extension

The Utah Hockey Club signed one of its most reliable defenders to a three-year extension. The franchise is doing this as it gears up for a late-season surge to make the postseason.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3, 2025

Utah signs defenseman to three-year extension

Utah HC announced they’ve signed pending free-agent defenseman Olli Määttä to a three-year extension.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 15, 2024

Former Red Wings Defenseman Maatta Recounts Shock of Trade

It’s often said that nothing good ever happens after midnight and former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Olli Maatta would certainly certify that fact. News of his departure from the club came so late into the evening, it was too late to reach out to his suddenly former Detroit teammates.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 1, 2024

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Red Wings Cough up Lead, Lose to Senators

Originally, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Olli Maatta was summing up Friday’s squandering of a 3-1 third-period lead in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in a glib manner.

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