Spurgeon was hit in the face with a shot on Wednesday and he will miss tonight’s game as he is being evaluated for a concussion. Spurgeon is a native of Edmonton, so you know he wanted to be in this game tonight. He will be replaced by Christian Folin.
As of right now, the Wild say that Spurgeon will miss his second straight game with a stomach illness. Coach Mike Yeo is expected to address the media at 6:30 PM ET, where Spurgeon will officially be ruled in or out. If Spurgeon can’t go, Stu Bickel will stay in the lineup.
Spurgeon missed Saturday’s game with an illness and his absence at practice this morning puts his status for Tuesday’s game in jeopardy. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Spurgeon has missed the last five games with a shoulder injury that he suffered on October 30th against the Sharks. There is no word on who will come out of the lineup to make room for Spurgeon, but we will likely find out during tomorrow’s morning skate.
The Wild return home vs. the Sabres on Thursday, so traveling with the team will allow Spurgeon to practice on Tuesday and could potentially be ready to play on Thursday back in Minnesota.
Spurgeon has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury that he suffered on October 30th. The Wild have not given many details on Spurgeon’s injury, but his return to the ice this morning suggests that he is not that far from a return. However, the Wild have a lot of capable NHL defensemen, so they won't rush Spurgeon.
Spurgeon was reportedly late in Thursday's game and it will cost him a few games. There is no word on the nature or severity of his injury, but he should be considered day-to-day. Jonas Brodin could be back in the lineup on Saturday to fill-in for Spurgeon.
Spurgeon missed the last 14 games with a broken foot, but will be back on the blueline tonight. Clayton Stoner will be scratched with Spurgeon returning.
Spurgeon has missed 14 games with a broken foot, but it sounds like he will be back in tomorrow. There was talk that he may return this past Saturday but that never ended up coming together. He has one goal and 11 assists in 43 games this season.
Just kidding! There were reports that Spurgeon looked in line to return to the Wild's blueline tonight, but he will end up being held out of his 14th consecutive game. Keith Ballard will stay in the lineup.
Spurgeon has missed the last 13 games with a broken foot but is expected to replace Keith Ballard on the blueline. Spurgeon has 12 points (1G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Spurgeon, who has missed the past 13 games with a broken foot, might return against the Flames. Spurgeon didn’t take part in a regular pairing during Friday’s practice, but the Wild made sure to get him plenty of reps. “I thought he looked really good moving the puck and showed no problems whatsoever working in the D zone,” coach Mike Yeo said. If Spurgeon returns, Keith Ballard would be the likely scratch.
Spurgeon will test his foot on Friday when he takes part in a contact practice. They will see how he responds tomorrow before they decide if he plays on Saturday. He has been out since January 2 with a foot injury.
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.
