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Every National Hockey League team has an overachiever or two, but how many clubs can say 50% of their blue line are complete underdogs? That is the Minnesota Wild, for whom three of the team’s top-six defensemen were discarded by their original teams and acquired for virtually nothing.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek, Jared Spurgeon out against Blues on Tuesday

For the second game in a row, the Minnesota Wild are going to be without two of their key players. The team announced that forward Joel Eriksson Ek and captain Jared Spurgeon will not play in Tuesday night’s game against the St.

Jared Spurgeon News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 14

Minnesota Wild Insider Ringing Alarm on Jared Spurgeon Injury

The Minnesota Wild are just days into their 2024-25 season and there is already cause for concern when it comes to one of their best players. Last year the Wild missed the playoffs and fired head coach Dean Evason amidst the lackluster performance.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Minnesota Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon out tonight vs. Winnipeg

The Minnesota Wild have announced that forward Joel Eriksson Ek and captain Jared Spurgeon will not play tonight vs. the Winnipeg Jets. Eriksson Ek left last night’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken after getting elbowed in the face by Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson and did not return.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

One player to root for from every NHL Western Conference team

With a new NHL season underway, ardent fans are eager to watch their favorite teams and hate on rivals. But for the teams you don't dislike but don't know much about, this guide may help you when your favorite team isn't playing.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Minnesota Wild Need a Healthy Spurgeon Next Season

Originally, this was supposed to be the Minnesota Wild’s final report card for their defensive core on captain Jared Spurgeon. He had a very up-and-down season that ended early due to nagging injuries.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Offseason checklist for the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have a few moves they can make this offseason as they try to retool a foundation for success.

Veteran Jets center expected to test free agency

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Jared Spurgeon’s heart-wrenching comments after injury-riddled Wild campaign

The Minnesota Wild endured a difficult 2023-24 season — there’s no sugar coating it. The team missed the playoffs for just the first time since 2019, and watched as team captain Jared Spurgeon went down to a season-ending injury that cost him the back half of the campaign.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Minnesota Wild 2023-24 Obituary: Caged Up With No Playoffs

One of the more surprising teams to miss out on the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs is the Minnesota Wild. The Wild were officially eliminated from the postseason with a loss on April 9 to the Colorado Avalanche in which they surrendered five goals.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 5

Chris Johnston adds Zach Bogosian’s name to ever growing Maple Leafs trade target list

If the Leafs have gone all-in on something it seems to be second chances. The trend started last year with the return of Luke Schenn. It continued last week with return of Ilya Lyubushkin.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 1

Who’s who in the Calder Trophy race, and OHL’s Mississauga Steelheads planning relocation to Brampton

The consensus this year is that the sensational Connor Bedard will be the front-runner for this year, and that can be seen with Betway giving him -180 odds to win the award.

NHL News / Flamesnation / February 1

Does Connor Zary have a realistic chance at the Calder Trophy?

As the 2023-24 season enters the All-Star break it’s also a nice point to stop and look at possible awards projections. The Calgary Flames have a young player excelling in his first year and could very well end up on some Calder Trophy ballots – that is Connor Zary.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Jared Spurgeon’s Injury Hurts But Is Survivable by Minnesota Wild

The last month or so has been difficult on the Minnesota Wild regarding injuries and illness. At one time they were without seven players, six who are on the roster normally.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Wild have a tough decision to make with Jared Spurgeon out for the season

The Minnesota Wild have been dealt blow after blow with injuries and now with captain Jared Spurgeon out for the remainder of the season, GM Bill Guerin has some big decisions to make.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / January 19

Minnesota Wild Emerge As Likely Flyers Trade Partner

If there’s one team with whom a Philadelphia Flyers trade makes sense, it’s the Minnesota Wild. The Wild got some devastating news Thursday evening, announcing that captain Jared Spurgeon would be done for the 2023-24 season in order to undergo hip and back surgery.

Minnesota Wild News / Trade Talk Sports / January 19

Wild Captain Jared Spurgeon Will Miss Remainder of NHL Season

The Minnesota Wild got unfortunate news on Thursday. Wild captain Jared Spurgeon will undergo season-ending hip and back surgery, marking a premature conclusion to his NHL campaign.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 19

Minnesota Wild’s Jared Spurgeon undergoes season ending surgery and what could Elias Lindholm land the Calgary Flames in a trade?

Minnesota Wild defenceman Jared Spurgeon is set to miss the remainder of the season as he undergoes hip and back surgery.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 18

Wild’s Jared Spurgeon Done For Season, Team Needs D-Man

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon faces a premature end to the current NHL season as he prepares for hip and back surgery. The seasoned defenseman, known for his leadership on the ice, will undergo the procedure, sidelining him for the remainder of the year.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Jared Spurgeon Injured, Out for Season

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is out for the remainder of the season, according to the team. Spurgeon has played in just 16 games this season, scoring just five assists.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / January 18

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 Thursday. Spurgeon will have surgery on his left hip on Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Minnesota Wild captain to undergo season-ending surgery on back and hip

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon has managed to play in 16 games this season due to various injury concerns. He is now expected to undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season.

Wild could approach Marc-André Fleury about waiving no-movement clause

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Wild defenseman out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild have announced that defenseman Jared Spurgeon will miss Thursday's game against the Calgary Flames and will be out of the lineup day-to-day as he is banged up and dealing with a lower-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Wild confirm news on team captain Jared Spurgeon

He scored 11 goals and 34 points last season.

Wild’s bad habits cost them in loss to Rangers

Sabres, Wild try to get on track

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The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Wild get team captain back from LTIR

Across 13 NHL seasons, he has 110 goals, 269 assists and 379 points in 851 career games.

Wild’s bad habits cost them in loss to Rangers

Sabres, Wild try to get on track

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 7, 2023

Wild Require Team Effort to Overcome Spurgeon Injury

With just one game left in the preseason, the Minnesota Wild have been hit with the first injury to their NHL roster. Jared Spurgeon was injured in the first period of their most recent game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 6, 2023

Wild captain week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Minnesota Wild will be suffering a big loss to start the season, as defenseman Jared Spurgeon is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 29, 2023

Wild 2022-23 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon

The final defenseman on the Minnesota Wild’s report card list is also their captain, Jared Spurgeon. After Jonas Brodin, Spurgeon would be the next best defenseman in terms of defensive capabilities alone.