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
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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
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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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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Remains out Tuesday
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Spurgeon (lower body) has been ruled out versus St. Louis on Tuesday.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Unavailable Sunday
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Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Sunday against Winnipeg.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Nets two goals
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Spurgeon scored two goals in a 7-2 preseason victory over Chicago on Tuesday.
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 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, recording no goals, five assists, 14 hits and 29 blocks.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Ready to rock
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Spurgeon (hip) is not playing Saturday in the preseason opener versus the Jets, but he is skating with the non-game group.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Progressing well
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Spurgeon (hip) 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.
Spurgeon missed the last 46 games of the season. 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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Will miss rest of season
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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 training camp.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Moves to LTIR
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Spurgeon (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Aggravates lower-body injury
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Spurgeon aggravated his lower-body injury during Tuesday's loss to Calgary, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Lands on injured reserve
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Spurgeon (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Good to go
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Spurgeon (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Winnipeg.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Still sidelined Wednesday
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Spurgeon (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Detroit, Kevin Falness of KFAN FM100.3 reports.
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 steady usage.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Won't play Saturday
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Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Saturday against Boston, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Spurgeon will miss a sixth straight game, though he's trending toward 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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Ruled out against Canadiens
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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.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Doesn't make road trip
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Spurgeon (lower body) didn't accompany the Wild on the team's two-game road trip, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Out against Canucks
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Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Saturday against Vancouver, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Game-time call Saturday
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Spurgeon (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Vancouver, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Spurgeon's status versus Vancouver probably won't be confirmed until pregame warmups. The veteran defender has picked up four helpers through 13 contests this year.
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Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Dealing with lower-body issue
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Spurgeon is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't play Thursday versus Calgary, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
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.
