The best part of the players-only meeting was that everybody who wanted to speak up felt comfortable enough to speak up. That ...

A lead-by-example guy for most of his career, veteran NHL defenseman Jared Spurgeon leaned into being more vocal after he was named the Minnesota Wild’s captain on Jan. 3, 2021.

The Minnesota Wild took a tough blow against the Florida Panthers when captain Jared Spurgeon went down with an injury in the middle of a game that already had plenty of intensity. Spurgeon reportedly ...

Practices Thursday ...

Notches assist Saturday ...

Resting top talent, Minnesota Wild prepares for Nashville. Key players sit out as the team prioritizes playoff readiness and ...

Returns to action Monday ...

Spurgeon has six goals, 22 points, 14 PIM, 81 hits and 136 blocks in 78 outings in 2025-26. Minnesota is focused on getting ready for the playoffs, which is why the 36-year-old defenseman is resting.

Spurgeon (rest) won't be in the lineup against Anaheim on Tuesday, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. Analysis: Spurgeon played in Monday's 6-3 defeat against St. Louis after sitting out ...

Spurgeon skates back into action tonight, bolstering the Wild's defense. Foligno sits out as the team navigates its lineup decisions.