Jared Spurgeon

MN Wild Recall Defenseman; Reassign Forward

The Minnesota Wild have announced two changes to their roster. They previously recalled Vinni Lettieri to step in while Ryan Hartman served his two-game suspension. They have reassigned Lettieri to the Iowa Wild and recalled defenseman Dakota Mermis. Defenseman Zach Bogosian sat out of last night’s game with an upper-body injury, and Jared Spurgeon left […]

The MN Wild Are Gritty Again

The Minnesota Wild came into the NHL Global Series with a losing record. They flew to Sweden a day after a massive 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars at home. They faced the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. If there was ever a time that the Wild needed a kick in the rear, […]

BREAKING: Jared Spurgeon Back for MN Wild

The Minnesota Wild announced this afternoon that they have removed defenseman and captain Jared Spurgeon from Long-Term Injured Reserve. They have also reassigned defenseman Daemon Hunt to the Iowa Wild. Spurgeon has been on LTIR since the beginning of the season after sustaining an upper-body injury during the preseason. Spurgeon will make his season debut […]

Are the Wild Better After Their Defensive Trades?

The Minnesota Wild announced two trades on 11/10. The first was trading defenseman Calen Addison to the San Jose Sharks. The second was trading for defenseman Zach Bogosian from the Tampa Bay Lightning. They essentially traded a right-shot D-man for a right-shot D-man, so what was the point? Draft Picks In the first trade, the […]

Wild Trade Defenseman to San Jose Sharks

It has been announced today that the Minnesota Wild are trading defenseman Calen Addison to the San Jose Sharks. Addison is currently on a 1-year contract valued at $825,000, which wasn’t signed until just before training camp. This delay has been speculated to possibly create some strife within the organization. In return, the Wild will […]

Can the Minnesota Wild Win On the Road?

The Minnesota Wild have had a rough streak, but they turned a corner on Saturday. After a rough first period, the Wild came back and won against the New York Rangers 5-4 in a shootout. Can they keep up the new look during their East Coast road trip? Roster Changes Matt Boldy has been back […]

Can the Wild Turn Things Around Back at Home?

The Minnesota Wild returned from a three-game road trip with only one point to show. After a terrible game against the Philadelphia Flyers, a much better game against the Washinton Capitals, and a backslide against the New Jersey Devils, the Wild have a small break. They will face the Devils again on Thursday. Until then, […]

So, Can We Trust the Wild Now?

The past two days were the tale of two games. First, the Minnesota Wild seemingly didn’t show up to play against the Philadelphia Flyers. Then they made a strong statement against the Washington Capitals, even if they did lose in a shootout. So, did the fans learn anything? Marco Rossi Is Climbing the Ranks On […]

BREAKING: Wild Recall Forward, Move Spurgeon to LTIR

The Minnesota Wild announced a few lineup changes for their upcoming East Coast road trip. The biggest news is that Jared Spurgeon, who has been out with an upper-body injury, has been placed on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). Spurgeon was injured during the preseason and had previously been deemed “week-to-week.” This move means that […]

Two Desperate Teams, But the Wild Win

The Minnesota Wild game against the Edmonton Oilers started off in a disappointing fashion. Only one minute into the game, the Oilers were already on the board. After a hot and cold start to the season, plenty of Wild players needed to find their footing. The Oilers are also off to a bad start to […]