The Wild has sustained a significant loss in its lineup for at least the next fews weeks as Spurgeon, who has played alongside Ryan Suter the past two games and was plus-3 in 27 minutes against Buffalo on Thursday, will be sidelined with a lower-body injury. He has been placed on injured reserve. Jonas Brodin will move back to the right side with Suter and Nate Prosser will move to the second pair with Marco Scandella.
Spurgeon will be out for the next seven days, they have recalled Brett Bulmer from Iowa (AHL).
The 23-year-old defenseman had five goals and 10 assists (15 points) in 39 games for the WIld this season.
Spurgeon has been moved back to the top D-pair with Ryan Suter for the first time since returning from injury. The increased minutes should give him ample chances to produce.
Matt Kassian was sent down to the AHL in order for Spurgeon to come off of IR. Spurgeon will be paired with Justin Falk and Nate Prosser will be scratched. Spurgeon has 1 assist in 3 games this season.
Spurgeon has not played since January 22, it is likely that he will re-join Ryan Suter on the WIld's top-D pairing. Spurgeon won't be back tonight but should be back soon.
Spurgeon who was just recently placed on IR missed another practice today. No timetable has been set for his return. Jonas Brodin will continue to play alongside Ryan Suter while Spurgeon is out.
Tonight will mark the 5th straight game that Spurgeon has missed. However being back skating is a good sign that his return is not far off.
Spurgeon was expected to take a big step forward this year as he is paired with Ryan Suter, but so far 1 assist and a -3 in three games isn't the start fantasy owners were looking for. Spurgeon shouldn't be out too long though so don't give up on the young defenceman.
Spurgeon should start next year at 100 percent. He finishes the season having scored three goals and 23 points in 70 games.
Spurgeon likely misses more than a game due to the concussion. Through 70 games, he has three goals and 23 points.
Spurgeon missed the last game with the flu and should get back into the lineup soon. He has three goals and 22 points in 65 games.
Spurgeon is not expected to play tonight due to an illness. The offensive defender has three goals and 22 points in 65 games.
Good news to hear that Spurgeon is close to returning. The offensive defender scored two goals and 15 points over 36 games.
Yet another injury to the already banged up Wild blue line. The offensive defender scored two goals and 15 points over 36 games.
Spurgeon adds to a growing list of injured forwards. The offensive defender scored two goals and 15 points over 36 games. Look for Greg Zanon to draw back in should Spurgeon miss any playing time.
Spurgeon hasn't fared too much better than Zidlicky this season as the Wild have struggled to activate their defensemen.
The young puck-mover should be ready for the regular season. Last season, Spurgeon scored four goals and 12 points through 53 games including six on the PP. Expect his playing time to increase in his sophomore season.
Just a precautionary measure as the Wild want their young, puck-moving d-man healthy. Last season, Spurgeon scored four goals and 12 points through 53 games including six on the PP. Expect his playing time to increase in his sophomore season.
Just a precautionary measure as the Wild want their young, puck-moving d-man healthy. Last season, Spurgeon scored four goals and 12 points through 53 games including six on the PP. Expect his playing time to increase in his sophomore season.