Spurgeon (hip) said Friday that he is feeling very good and is confident he will be ready to play next season, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon missed the last 46 games of the season. He managed to dress in only 16 games in 2023-24, picking up five assists, with three coming on the power play. Look for Spurgeon to return to the 35-40 point range if he can remain healthy next season.

Spurgeon is scheduled to undergo left hip surgery Feb. 6 followed by back surgery roughly four weeks later. He will miss the rest of 2023-24 but is expected to be ready for training camp.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon, who last played Jan. 2, had five assists, 12 hits and 29 blocks in 16 games this campaign. The 34-year-old is still signed with the Wild at a $7.575 million cap hit through 2026-27. If he can stay healthy next season, there's a decent chance he'll rebound by recording 30-40 points while serving in a top-four capacity.

Spurgeon (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, Jonas Brodin (upper body) has been activated from LTIR. Spurgeon, who hasn't played since Jan. 2 against Calgary, won't be eligible to return until at least Jan. 27. He has picked up five assists, 21 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 12 hits over 16 appearances this season.

Spurgeon aggravated his lower-body injury during Tuesday's loss to Calgary, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon missed seven games with the original injury in December and returned to play in three games before he suffered the injury once again. Spurgeon was placed on injured reserve Wednesday and will miss at least a week of action. Spurgeon has five assists in 16 games this season.

Spurgeon (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Spurgeon's trip to IR is related to his previous lower-body injury that cost him seven contests in December. The 34-year-old blueliner will be out until at least Jan. 10, though the Wild have not provided a timeline for his return. Daemon Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa to take Spurgeon's place on the roster.

Spurgeon (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon is projected to play on the second pairing and first power-play unit following a seven-game absence. He has accounted for four assists, 17 shots on goal, seven hits and 24 blocked shots in 13 appearances this campaign.

Spurgeon (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Detroit, Kevin Falness of KFAN FM100.3 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon has already been out of action since Dec. 10 versus Seattle, a stretch of six games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. Still, the veteran blueliner has been skating with the team and could be close to returning to the ice. In the meantime, Dakota Mermis should continue to see steady usage.

Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Saturday against Boston, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon will miss a sixth straight game, though he's trending toward a return following the holiday break. The 34-year-old blueliner has four assists through 13 games this season. Dakota Mermis will slot into the lineup Saturday against the Bruins.

Spurgeon (lower body) will be sidelined versus Montreal on Thursday but hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Boston, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spurgeon will be out of action for his fifth straight contest due to his lower-body issue but at least seems to be trending in the right direction. The blueliner has yet to score a goal in 13 games this season while managing just 17 shots. Despite the lack of shots, Spurgeon has continued to feature with the man advantage, earning three of his four assists on the power play.

Spurgeon (lower body) didn't accompany the Wild on the team's two-game road trip, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, Spurgeon won't play Monday against Pittsburgh and likely won't be available for Tuesday's matchup with Boston either. He has supplied four assists, 17 shots on goal and 24 blocked shots over 13 appearances this season. Daemon Hunt has been playing during Spurgeon's absence.