JARED SPURGEON NEWS

Logs another helper Spurgeon produced an assist, three shots on goal, five blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Spurgeon has a helper in each of the last two contests after going four games without a point. The 34-year-old defenseman has struggled to carve out much offense this season, though it doesn't help that he missed six games due to a lower-body injury in October. Spurgeon is now at five helpers, 22 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, eight hits and a plus-3 rating over 11 appearances. That matches his point total from 16 outings in 2023-24, a season which was cut short by multiple injuries that required surgery.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dishes power-play assist in win Spurgeon had a power-play assist, one shot on net and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Spurgeon simply slid a puck to Marco Rossi, who changed his angle slightly and went far side past Sam Montembeault midway through the third period. Spurgeon, who missed six games with a lower-body injury in October, is not quite at his normal TOI. The 34-year-old defenseman, who averaged 23:20 of ice time per game in 2023-24, is averaging 19:35 TOI since returning to action seven games ago.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Spurgeon notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Spurgeon helped out on Ryan Hartman's goal in the first period and Matt Boldy's game-winner in overtime. This was the first time in five outings Spurgeon has exceeded 20 minutes of ice time, logging 22:00 in Sunday's win. The 34-year-old has three helpers, five shots on net, nine blocked shots, four hits and a plus-4 rating while filling a top-four role since recovering from a lower-body injury.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Boldy scores in overtime as Wild outlast Maple Leafs in 2-1 win

Matt Boldy scored on a breakaway 2:14 into overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Spurgeon (lower body) will play Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Following a six-game absence, Spurgeon will return to Minnesota's top-four group. The 34-year-old blueliner has one assist, two shots on goal, six blocked shots and four hits through two appearances this season. Spurgeon will replace Jon Merrill in Tuesday's lineup.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Spurgeon will miss his sixth straight outing. He has registered one assist, two shots on goal, six blocked shots and four hits in two appearances this season. Spurgeon's next chance to return will be Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice Friday Spurgeon (lower body) will travel to Philadelphia and is set to practice with the Wild on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon has missed the last four games and will sit out Thursday's clash in Tampa Bay. The defenseman has an assist with four hits and six blocked shots in two games this season. He could return as early as Saturday in Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Spurgeon (lower body) won't be available for the start of the Wild's upcoming five-game road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Impact Given the timeline provided by General Manager Bill Guerin, Spurgeon should probably be expected to miss at least the next two games versus the Blue Jackets and Panthers on Saturday and Tuesday, respectively, though it could certainly be longer. Without the veteran blueliner in the lineup, the club will likely recall Daemon Hunt from the minors while Jon Merrill could see the bulk of the extra minutes.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Spurgeon (lower body) has been ruled out versus St. Louis on Tuesday.

Impact Spurgeon will be out of action for his second straight contest due to his lower-body problem. Without the veteran blueliner in the lineup, Declan Chisholm should see the biggest uptick in ice time playing alongside Jonas Brodin. Once given the all-clear, Spurgeon should reclaim his place in the lineup which will relegate Jon Merrill to a spot in the press box while Daemon Hunt returns to AHL Iowa.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Sunday against Winnipeg.

Impact Spurgeon is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's contest versus St. Louis. He has one assist, six blocked shots and four hits in two outings this season. Declan Chisholm (illness) will replace Spurgeon in Sunday's lineup.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

He's back: Wild captain Jared Spurgeon returns after nine months on the shelf The veteran defenseman played in only 16 games last season, and his team missed the playoffs without his leadership.

OCTOBER 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Nets two goals Spurgeon scored two goals in a 7-2 preseason victory over Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact Spurgeon and the Wild were up against Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso, who has no NHL experience, so take this exhibition showing from the 34-year-old defenseman with a grain of salt. Still, it seems to demonstrate that he's recovered from his hip and back surgeries, which he underwent in February and March, respectively. Spurgeon was limited to 16 appearances in 2023-24, recording no goals, five assists, 14 hits and 29 blocks.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Spurgeon (hip) is not playing Saturday in the preseason opener versus the Jets, but he is skating with the non-game group.

Impact Spurgeon underwent hip surgery in February and back surgery in March. Despite the significant procedures, he is active for training camp as initially expected. The 34-year-old is set to play in a top-four role in 2024-25, but he has missed significant time in three of the last five seasons, so fantasy managers will have to acknowledge some risk if they're interested in the defenseman.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wild add grit with Trenin as dead cap space for Parise-Suter buyouts keeps them on bargain hunt

The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight

JULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing well Spurgeon (hip/back surgeries) said Friday that he is feeling very good and is confident he will be ready to play next season, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Spurgeon missed the last 46 games of the season, last playing on Jan. 2. He managed to dress in only 16 games in 2023-24, picking up five assists, with three coming on the power play. Look for Spurgeon to return to the 35-40 point range, if he can remain healthy next season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

A big 'bump in the road' as Wild captain Jared Spurgeon faces season-ending surgeries The veteran defenseman will have a hip procedure first, then a back operation about four weeks after that.

JANUARY 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

'Game management' issues, tough Gustavsson night, touching tributes: Key takeaways vs. Lightning The Wild, fresh off the news of captain Jared Spurgeon’s season being over due to injuries, started a three-game road trip with a 7-3 loss t...

JANUARY 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wild D Jared Spurgeon done for season, to have two surgeries Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon will miss the rest of the season and undergo two surgeries in the coming weeks, the team announced...

JANUARY 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wild D Jared Spurgeon done for season, to have two surgeries Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon will miss the rest of the season and undergo two surgeries in the coming weeks, the team announced...

JANUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wild Captain Jared Spurgeon Out for 2023-24 Season Jared Spurgeon is scheduled to have two surgeries. The Minnesota Wild captain is expected to be fully recovered by training camp.

JANUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wild lose captain Jared Spurgeon for rest of season with hip and back injuries Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon will miss the remainder of the season because of injuries to his hip and back that will require sep...

JANUARY 18 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Wild lose captain Jared Spurgeon for rest of season with hip and back injuries

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon will miss the remainder of the season because of injuries to his hip and back that will require separate surgeries

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss rest of season Spurgeon is scheduled to undergo left hip surgery Feb. 6 followed by back surgery roughly four weeks later. He will miss the rest of 2023-24 but is expected to be ready for trainin...

Impact Spurgeon, who last played Jan. 2, had five assists, 12 hits and 29 blocks in 16 games this campaign. The 34-year-old is still signed with the Wild at a $7.575 million cap hit through 2026-27. If he can stay healthy next season, there's a decent chance he'll rebound by recording 30-40 points while serving in a top-four capacity.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon done for the season The 34-year-old defenseman will have hip and back surgeries and is expected to be ready by next season.

JANUARY 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to LTIR Spurgeon was going moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact In a corresponding move, Jonas Brodin (upper body) has been activated from LTIR. Spurgeon, who hasn't played since Jan. 2 against Calgary, won't be eligible to return until at least Jan. 27. He has picked up five assists, 21 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 12 hits over 16 appearances this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE