News:Jared Spurgeon scored one of Minnesota three goals in Friday's loss to Dallas, extending his current points streak to five games.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon has six points over the last five games and is a plus-6 over that span. The crafty blueliner has 11 of his season's 13 points in March and has been steady with his production.
News:Jared Spurgeon scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added an assist against the Canucks on Sunday.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon now has six points in 15 games, with four of those points coming in his last four contests. The young defenseman is starting to figure things out at the NHL level it would seem.
News:Jared Spurgeon had a goal and an assist in Sunday's win over Edmonton.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon is getting on a roll with three points in his last three games.
News:Jared Spurgeon (lower body) has been activated off IR by the Wild.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, the Wild placed forward Matt Kassian on waivers. Jared Spurgeon, who last suited up Jan. 22, has an assist in three games to date this season.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) could return Tuesday against Vancouver, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He's missed nine games with the injury, but has recently been skating during practice.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) will not play Thursday against Vancouver, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon had a setback in practice last week and was placed on injured reserve. There's no timetable for his return.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) was placed on IR on Sunday.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon has been out since suffering a lower body injury against the Predators on Jan. 22, and it seems the team decided it was time to IR him and add another player to the roster. Forward Charlie Coyle got the call to replace him.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) will not play Friday against Anaheim, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He's missed four games with the injury. He's listed as day-to-day, but it's not clear when he'll return.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) will not play Wednesday against Chicago, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He missed three games with the injury. It was thought he would return this week, but he had a setback in practice Monday. His return date is unclear as a result.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon is still working with a bone bruise in his foot. He tried to practice Monday, but wasn't able to stay on the ice long. We should know more closer to game time, but his inability to get through a full practice Monday doesn't bode well for his status.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) did not practice Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Wild haven't ruled him out of Tuesday's game, but it sounds like he'll need to sit out another game or two.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) was not placed on IR as initially reported Sunday and could return Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He's still day-to-day, but it doesn't sound like a long-term injury.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) has been placed on IR, the Minnesota Wild reports.
Analysis: This means that Jared Spurgeon will miss Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets at the very least. The Wild recalled Marco Scandella to give them depth at defense in the meantime.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Blues.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon hasn't been ruled out officially, but it certainly seems like he's going to miss another game. Continue to consider him day-to-day.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) will not play Friday against the Red Wings, the Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon traveled with the team and was going to be a game-time decision, but the decision was made early at the team's morning skate. The Wild will swing down to St. Louis on Sunday and he will likely be re-evaluated for that game as it approaches.
News:Jared Spurgeon (foot) did not practice the past two days, but did travel with the Wild for Friday's game at Detroit, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon will likely be a game-day decision, but it doesn't look likely he'll play. Jonas Brodin could make his NHL debut as a result.
News:Jared Spurgeon did not practice Wednesday due to a sore foot, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: It's not clear if he can play Thursday. Matt Dumba could make his NHL debut if Jared Spurgeon can't play.
News:Jared Spurgeon has been skating with Ryan Suter on Minnesota's top defensemen pairing in training camp, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He's also been the point on Minnesota's power play unit and played on the power play for both teams in Wednesday's scrimmage.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon had three goals and 20 assists last season, but his scoring should increase with the overall increase in talent on the Wild roster and with him playing key spots on special teams.
News:Jared Spurgeon recently left his team in Switzerland due to a hamstring injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. However, he says he'd be close to being healthy enough to participate in training camp if the NHL lockout ended soon.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon has been playing with the SCL Tigers during the lockout. This doesn't sound like a major injury, but it's something to monitor if/when the NHL lockout ends.
News:Jared Spurgeon will begin training camp as a starter opposite newcomer Ryan Suter according to Wild coach Mike Yeo, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon totaled 23 points in 70 games for the Wild last season and at only 22 years of age, will form an exciting defense for a contending Wild team.
News:Jared Spurgeon has a concussion and could miss the rest of the 2011-12 season, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon has three goals and 20 assists on the season. The Wild do not plan on calling anybody up from the AHL to replace him.
News:Jared Spurgeon left Thursday's game in the first period after taking an elbow to the head and didn't return.
Analysis: Impressively, the Wild managed to persevere and win despite injuries in this game to Jared Spurgeon and Marco Scandella that left them shorthanded on the blue line. The second-year defenseman has 23 points in 70 games so far this year. Any time a blow to the head is involved, a concussion is possible; we'll monitor his status.
News:Jared Spurgeon (illness) returned to practice Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He missed Thursday's game, but it sounds like he's set to return Sunday.
News:Jared Spurgeon missed Thursday's win over Phoenix due to the flu, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Wild don't play again until Sunday, so he may be able to return by then.
News:Jared Spurgeon's second-period, power-play tally bought the Wild one point in the standings Saturday, as Minnesota eventually lost in a shootout at St. Louis.
Analysis: Of his three goals this season, two have come on the power play. His 16 points over the campaign aren't awful for a blueliner, but unless your league is very deep, there are probably more productive fantasy rearguards available in your pool.
News:Jared Spurgeon (lower body) returned to the lineup Saturday night, according to the Wild's official Twitter page.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon missed just two games after taking a hard hit in Monday's game. Expect him to remain part of the top six moving forward.
News:Jared Spurgeon will not play Wednesday after suffering a lower body injury in Monday's game, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon's injury is not expected to be a long-term setback, but with games on the schedule Thursday and Saturday as well, he may miss further game action.
News:Jared Spurgeon was forced to leave Monday's game after taking a hit, the Wild's official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: The hit was bad enough to force the ejection of the offender, Cody McLeod. It isn't clear how long Jared Spurgeon will be out, but with Clayton Stoner also out, the Wild will be a bit shallow on the defensive end if Spurgeon misses any action.
News:Jared Spurgeon bagged a pair of assists in Saturday's win at Phoenix.
Analysis: He isn't an elite fantasy rearguard yet (2-11-13 in 30 games), but he's easily the best offensive threat on the Minnesota blue line despite being in just his second pro season.
News:Jared Spurgeon had a power-play goal in Thursday's loss to Anaheim.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon is playing the point on the second power-play line and his role could increase if he continues to produce.
News:Jared Spurgeon (ribs) returned to practice Sunday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He missed the Wild's final three preseason games, but it looks like he'll be ready for the start of the regular season.
News:Jared Spurgeon (ribs) sat out Wednesday's practice, the Wild's official site reports.
Analysis: The Wild will continue to give Jared Spurgeon the necessary time off to get him back to full strength for the regular season.
News:Jared Spurgeon will be held out of Tuesday's exhibition game with a bruised rib, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: The injury does not sound serious, so Jared Spurgeon should not be out long. Justin Falk will take Spurgeon's spot on the roster Tuesday night.
News:Jared Spurgeon scored two goals in Tuesday's preseason win over Edmonton.
Analysis:Jared Spurgeon got over five minutes on the power play, which may indicate he'll have a larger role this season with the departure of Brent Burns. He also got good reviews on the defensive end. He's a sleeper for deep leagues to monitor in the preseason as a result.
News: Spurgeon had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Colorado.
Analysis: After a brief hot streak in the middle of February, Spurgeon had just two points in his previous nine games prior to Tuesday. The youngster offers little fantasy value at the moment.
News: Spurgeon scored a power play goal in Tuesday's win over Edmonton.
Analysis: Spurgeon continues to stay hot as he gets a larger role. He now has a goal and four assists in his last eight games.
News: Spurgeon had an assist in Tuesday's loss to Vancouver on the power play. He has three points in his last four games.
Analysis: Spurgeon has started to emerge in Minnesota's offense and continues to get time on the power play, so the rookie is a defenseman to watch the next few weeks to see if his ice time grows.
News: Spurgeon (illness) had an assist in Wednesday's win over Nashville.
Analysis: He missed Saturday's game due to an illness, but looked back to full strength.
News: Spurgeon missed Saturday's loss to Phoenix due to an illness, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: He should be able to play by the Wild's next game on Wednesday.
News: Spurgeon was recalled by Minnesota on Thursday, Minneapolis Star Tribune writer Michael Russo reports.
Analysis: Spurgeon was unable to post any points in his first 15 appearances from this year. Given that, he's likely not a fantasy option.
News: The Wild assigned Spurgeon to AHL Houston on Monday, according to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Analysis: Spurgeon has appeared in 15 games with the Wild this season but has yet to record a point. Spurgeon, a healthy scratch in Minnesota's last three games, will head back to Houston to get more playing time.
News: Spurgeon was a healthy scratch in Sunday's loss to Dallas.
Analysis: There was talk he could man the point on the power play with Marek Zidlicky out, but he's been a healthy scratch the past three games.
News: Spurgeon may be given a chance to man the point on the power play with Marek Zidlicky out indefinitely with a shoulder injury, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Spurgeon doesn't have a point yet in his NHL career, but he will get a shot since the Wild are looking for a blue liner with a right-handed shot. He may be worth a look in deeper leagues if he's able to keep the job.
News: The Wild recalled Spurgeon from Houston of the AHL on Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old blueliner was held scoreless in 12 appearances with the Wild earlier this season, so expectations should be tempered.
News: The Wild assigned Spurgeon to AHL Houston on Tuesday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Analysis: Spurgeon picked up two PIMs but did not record a point in 12 games with the Wild.
News: Spurgeon made his NHL debut on Monday night against the Flames, going scoreless (along with the rest of the team) while playing 14:42. He got off one shot on goal.
Analysis: There was some thought that Spurgeon would only play if Marek Zidlicky sat, but both Spurgeon and Zidlicky skated Monday night.
