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Spurgeon’s Minnesota Milestone: A Humble Captain’s 1,000-Game Legacy
sports28 days ago

Spurgeon’s Minnesota Milestone: A Humble Captain’s 1,000-Game Legacy

Jared Spurgeon, the Minnesota Wild captain, will become the 76th NHL player to play 1,000 regular-season games for a single franchise, a milestone earned after 16 seasons in Minnesota. The profile highlights his humble, family-first life in Edina, the way teammates are welcomed into his home, and how his kids are rooted in the community, all while he battles back from injuries and expresses a desire to finish his career with the Wild, with a 1,000th-game ceremony planned for March 21 against Dallas.

"Minnesota Wild to Pursue Trade Options Following Jared Spurgeon's Season-Ending Injury"
sports2 years ago

"Minnesota Wild to Pursue Trade Options Following Jared Spurgeon's Season-Ending Injury"

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon's season is over due to back and hip surgeries, prompting the team to explore trade options for a defenseman to fill the void. With the team struggling and Spurgeon on long-term injured reserve, general manager Bill Guerin is looking to acquire a defenseman without giving up top assets, possibly targeting pending unrestricted free agents. The team's third pair is currently inexperienced, and the trade market may not offer many great options at the price point Guerin is willing to pay. The Wild will need to show management that they are worth investing in by staying within striking distance of a playoff spot.

"Minnesota Wild to Consider Trade Options After Captain Jared Spurgeon's Season-Ending Injury"
sports2 years ago

"Minnesota Wild to Consider Trade Options After Captain Jared Spurgeon's Season-Ending Injury"

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon's season is over due to back and hip surgeries, prompting the team to explore trade options for a defenseman without giving up top assets. With the team struggling and Spurgeon on long-term injured reserve, general manager Bill Guerin is considering acquiring a pending unrestricted free agent defenseman to bolster the team's lineup. The Wild are facing challenges in finding suitable options within their desired price range, but are determined to stay competitive and potentially make a move before the trade deadline.