JARED SPURGEON NEWS

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

Suffers lower-body injury Spurgeon reaggravated his lower-body injury Tuesday, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Impact Spurgeon missed seven games with the original injury in December and returned to play in three games before he suffered the injury once again. Spurgeon was placed on injured reserve Wednesday and will miss at least a week of action. Spurgeon has five assists in 16 games this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Spurgeon (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact It's unclear if Spurgeon's trip to IR is related to his previous lower-body injury that cost him seven contests in December. The 34-year-old blueliner will be out until at least Jan. 10, though the Wild have not provided a timeline for his return. Daemon Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa to take Spurgeon's place on the roster.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Spurgeon (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Winnipeg.

Impact Spurgeon is projected to play on the second pairing and first power-play unit following a seven-game absence. He has accounted for four assists, 17 shots on goal, seven hits and 24 blocked shots in 13 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wednesday Spurgeon (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Detroit, Kevin Falness of KFAN FM100.3 reports.

Impact Spurgeon has already been out of action since Dec. 10 versus Seattle, a stretch of six games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. Still, the veteran blueliner has been skating with the team and could be close to returning to the ice. In the meantime, Dakota Mermis should continue to see some minutes.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Spurgeon (lower body) was ruled out Saturday against Boston, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Spurgeon will miss a sixth straight game, though he's trending towards a return following the holiday break. The 34-year-old blueliner has four assists through 13 games this season. Dakota Mermis will slot into the lineup Saturday against the Bruins.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Habs Spurgeon (lower body) will be sidelined versus Montreal on Thursday but hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Boston, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Spurgeon will be out of action for his fifth straight contest due to his lower-body issue but at least seems to be trending in the right direction. The blueliner has yet to score a goal in 13 games this season while managing just 17 shots. Despite the lack of shots, Spurgeon has continued to feature with the man advantage, earning three of his four assists on the power play.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't make road trip Spurgeon (lower body) didn't accompany the Wild on the team's two-game road trip, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact As a result, Spurgeon won't play Monday against Pittsburgh and likely won't be available for Tuesday's matchup with Boston either. He has supplied four assists, 17 shots on goal and 24 blocked shots over 13 appearances this season. Daemon Hunt has been playing during Spurgeon's absence.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Canucks Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Saturday against Vancouver, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon will miss a second straight game with a lower-body issue. The veteran blueliner has four assists and a plus-six rating through 13 contests this season. Daemon Hunt will likely remain in the lineup in Spurgeon's absence.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

GTD Friday Spurgeon (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with Vancouver, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon's status versus Vancouver won't be confirmed until pregame warmups. The veteran defender has picked up four helpers through 13 contests this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body issue Spurgeon is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't play Thursday versus Calgary, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact With Spurgeon on the shelf, Dakota Mermis will draw into the lineup against the Flames. Check back for another update on Spurgeon, who's been limited to four assists through 13 contests this season, once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs power-play helper Spurgeon notched a power-play assist, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Spurgeon is back on track after struggling immediately after his upper-body injury cost him the first month of the campaign. He's picked up an assist in each of the last four games, and three of those helpers have come on the power play, where he's seeing time on the first unit. Spurgeon has added a plus-4 rating, 13 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and six hits through 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly plays hero in return Spurgeon didn't record a point but collected three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-1 rating in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Activated off IR earlier in the day, Spurgeon saw 21:52 in ice time -- second among Minnesota blueliners to Jonas Brodin -- and very nearly sent the game to overtime, but his shot with 10 seconds left in regulation rang off the post behind Devon Levi. Spurgeon also skated on the second power-play unit in his season debut, and with Calen Addison now a Shark, there could be a spot for the 33-year-old on the top unit before long.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE