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• Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Dishes pair of helpers

  2D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Good to go

  7D ago • By RotoWire

  Spurgeon (lower body) will play Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Following a six-game absence, Spurgeon will return to his top-four role and could see time on the power play. 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 Declan Chisholm in Tuesday's lineup.

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• Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Unavailable Saturday

  10D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Expected to practice Friday

  12D ago • By RotoWire

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

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• Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Set to miss time

  19D ago • By RotoWire

  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. 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 sidelined, the club will likely recall Daemon Hunt from the minors, while Jon Merrill could see the bulk of the extra minutes.

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