JARED SPURGEON NEWS

Activated off injured reserve Spurgeon (upper body) has been taken off injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup with Buffalo.

Impact Previous reports indicated Spurgeon wouldn't be ready to play Friday but it seems that the veteran defender is good to go. Given his lengthy absence, the Edmonton native could be eased back into action with limited minutes, though some power-play ice time would likely minimize any potential chance of re-aggravating his upper-body issue. In a corresponding move, Daemon Hunt was shipped down to the minors.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss two more Spurgeon is expected to be unavailable for at least the Wild's next two games, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Impact Spurgeon will have missed 14 games when Minnesota faces Dallas on Sunday. The continued absence of the veteran no doubt factored into the club's decision to bring in Zach Bogosian while trading away Calen Addison. Whenever Spurgeon is given the all-clear, he could find himself slotting into the No. 1 power-play unit which should bolster his offensive upside.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Spurgeon (upper body) is nearing a return to action after taking part in an option morning skate Tuesday morning, but he won't play in the evening's matchup with the Islanders, Joe...

Impact Spurgeon has yet to play this year due to an upper-body injury, but it appears he could be ready to make his season debut in the near future. The 33-year-old defender picked up 11 goals and 34 points, four of which came on the power play, through 79 games last campaign.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to LTIR Spurgeon (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Spurgeon hasn't played yet in 2023-24, so this move is presumably retroactive to Oct. 12, when Minnesota opened the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Florida. That would make Spurgeon eligible to return for the Wild's game against the Islanders on Nov. 7. Spurgeon had 11 goals and 34 points in 79 contests last season. When he's able to return, Jon Merrill might see his role with the Wild diminish.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild fail to 'step up' during Jared Spurgeon's absence in tough night for blue line Alex Goligoski, who is only playing because Spurgeon is injured, drew the ire of Wild coach Dean Evason.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Still not skating Per Joe Smith of The Athletic, Spurgeon (upper body) is working out off the ice but is 'still not close' to returning skating.

Impact Spurgeon was injured Oct. 5 in a preseason game versus the Blackhawks. The defenseman had 11 goals and 34 points with 179 blocked shots last season. He is week-to-week at this time.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's top 6 steady without Jared Spurgeon and improved power play: Key takeaways vs. Stars There were some tense moments in the Wild's final preseason game, a 4-0 victory over the Stars.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wild D Jared Spurgeon (upper body) out week-to-week Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wild D Jared Spurgeon (upper body) out week-to-week Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out week-to-week Spurgeon (undisclosed) will miss the start of the season and should be considered week-to-week at this time, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon was injured Thursday and while the injury is currently undisclosed, he may have suffered a shoulder injury. He is not going on long-term injured reserve at this time but it is definitely a possibility. Alex Goligoski has taken his spot at practice Friday, teaming up with Jacob Middleton on defense.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss time Spurgeon sustained an injury Thursday versus the Blackhawks, and head coach Dean Evason doesn't think the defenseman's outlook is positive, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is bad timing for an injury, as the Wild have just one preseason game left Saturday versus the Stars. Spurgeon was injured in the second period Thursday after a hit from Reese Johnson. More information on Spurgeon's status should be available prior to next Thursday's Opening Night game versus the Panthers.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees shot tipped in Spurgeon notched a power-play assist, three blocked shots and four PIM in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Spurgeon set up Kirill Kaprizov's goal in the last minute of the first period. The 33-year-old Spurgeon got some rest, sitting out two of the Wild's last three regular-season contests, though much of that advantage was likely lost after he saw 34:32 of ice time in Monday's Game 1. The blueliner will continue to play a key role in all situations as the Wild's defensive leader.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Game 1 Spurgeon (rest) is slated to play in Minnesota's playoff opener against Dallas on Monday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon sat out Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville on Thursday for some rest ahead of the postseason. In 79 contests during the 2022-23 campaign, he registered 11 goals, 34 points, 149 shots on net and 179 blocked shots.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting the night off Spurgeon (rest) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Predators, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact With the Wild locked into the Central Division's third seed, a ton of the team's key players, including Spurgeon, will get the night off Thursday. Spurgeon should, however, be ready to rock for Game 1 of Minnesota's first-round playoff series against the Avalanche or the Stars.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Spurgeon (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Jets, NHL.com reports.

Impact Spurgeon should return to a top-four role following his one-game absence. He's collected 11 goals, 34 points, 147 shots and 179 blocks through 78 contests this campaign.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Spurgeon (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Monday against Chicago, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon is "banged up," according to head coach Dean Evason, but could return Tuesday versus Winnipeg. The Wild appear to be resting some players with the start of the playoffs around the corner. Calen Addison will replace Spurgeon in the lineup.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild beat Blues 5-3 to keep pace in Central Division

Ryan Hartman and Sam Steel scored short-handed goals 20 seconds apart in the first period and the Minnesota Wild earned two key late-season points by beating the St. Louis Blues 5-...

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine in win Spurgeon scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Spurgeon ended a four-game point drought with his tally in the last minute of the second period. It held as his career-best third game-winner of the season. The defenseman has 11 goals, 34 points, a plus-32 rating, 147 shots on net and 179 blocked shots through 78 contests overall.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registered two assists Monday Spurgeon provided two assists in Minnesota's 5-1 victory over Seattle on Monday.

Impact Spurgeon got the primary helper on Jacob Middleton's game-opening goal, and his second assist was recorded during a Minnesota power play. Spurgeon has 10 goals and 33 points in 73 appearances this season. He's recorded three assists over his last two contests after being held off the scoresheet for four straight outings from March 15-23.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Jared Spurgeon, who missed Tuesday's game with... - The Athletic Jared Spurgeon, who missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, is skating this morning for the #mnwild

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Russo: Jared Spurgeon returns tonight. Marc-Andre... - The Athletic Jared Spurgeon returns tonight. Marc-Andre Fleury, who has won 7 in a row, starts. There is one banged up question mark; John Klingberg just...

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in lineup Thursday Spurgeon (illness) will return to the lineup Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Spurgeon missed Tuesday's tilt versus the Devils with the illness, but he was able to return to practice Thursday. Spurgeon is having a good season with 10 goals, 20 assists and 170 blocked shots in 70 games.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

16 Stats: Kings on the rise, Bruins regression, Spurgeon's defensive excellence The Kings own the NHL's second-best record since the All-Star break and are looking like a scary draw come playoff time.

MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wild beat Sharks 5-2, extend point streak to 12 games

Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in Minnesota’s three-goal third period, and the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Markstrom holds off Spurgeon Jacob Markstrom moves to his left and gets his glove up in time to stop Jared Spurgeon's chance and keep it tied at 0-0 in the 3rd period

MARCH 8, 2023 • NHL.COM