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Posts About "Jared Spurgeon"

Minnesota Wild Season Preview: A Roster Ready For Success in 2020-21

Minnesota Wild Season Preview: A Roster Ready For Success in 2020-21

January 14th, 2021 The Minnesota Wild were incredibly active this offseason, which changed the landscape of the Wild's future. In all honesty, it was inevitable as they maneuver past the barriers during this re-tool and make decisions that will affect the long-term as they look forward. After six consecutive playoff appearances, all of which came up...
3 Good Options for the Next Wild Captain

3 Good Options for the Next Wild Captain

December 29th, 2020 As we inch closer to the start of the 2020-21 NHL season, the Minnesota Wild and their passionate fanbase will be asking a few important questions. General manager Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild (Photo by Brandon McCauley/NHLI via Getty Images) One question that will take center stage over the next few months is who will don...
Dear Santa: Wild 2020-21 Wish List

Dear Santa: Wild 2020-21 Wish List

December 13th, 2020 Everyone has a wish list, even professional hockey teams like the Minnesota Wild. This list could be full of many different things from the obvious like winning the Stanley Cup to finishing first in the division or conference. The Wild were able to get started early on their list and cross one off over the summer by signing Russian...
Minnesota Wild's Best Value Contracts for 2020-21

Minnesota Wild's Best Value Contracts for 2020-21

December 9th, 2020 After the Paul Fenton chaos and Bill Guerin making his mark on the franchise, there are some good and bad contracts left over on the Minnesota Wild. There are a variety of contracts, some strengths, and some weaknesses, but which ones fare as the best value contracts? One of the biggest tasks and responsibilities for a general...
Wild’s 2020-21 Defense: Who’s In & Who’s Out?

Wild’s 2020-21 Defense: Who’s In & Who’s Out?

November 7th, 2020 Slated to enter their 21st season as an NHL franchise in 2020-21, the Minnesota Wild have always taken a lot of pride in drafting and developing many top-tier defensemen. As we gear up for next season (whenever that may be), the Wild defense core is certainly beginning to take shape. Who makes the cut on the blue line? And who’s on...
Breaking Down the Wild's Plan to Simultaneously Compete & Rebuild

Breaking Down the Wild's Plan to Simultaneously Compete & Rebuild

November 4th, 2020 It seems that the general manager, Bill Guerin, has high hopes for the Minnesota Wild. He has boldly stated that he has three goals this season. To put out a competitive team, to rebuild the roster, and to successfully do those two things simultaneously. But is he setting this team up for failure? (from 'Bill Guerin’s plan to rebuild...
Top 10 Undersized NHL Players

Top 10 Undersized NHL Players

September 29th, 2020 Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they do not fit the traditional mould of a professional hockey player. However, smaller players have found their way into the NHL and made history....
A Look Back at the New York Islanders' 2008 Draft

A Look Back at the New York Islanders' 2008 Draft

May 24th, 2020 The 2008 NHL Draft was one of the longer drafts for the New York Islanders in the seven-round draft era. In fact, 2008 was the last time that the team owned double-digit draft picks, making 13 selections that year. At the time, this draft was seen as a turning point in the rebuilding franchise. Related: Bill Torrey: How ‘The...
Stalock Shuts out Stars, Wild Win 7-0

Stalock Shuts out Stars, Wild Win 7-0

January 18th, 2020 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alex Stalock posted his second shutout of the season, and Jason Zucker had a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Wild in a 7-0 win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Stalock, playing his second straight game in place of De...
What Can the Senators Get for Borowiecki at the Deadline?

What Can the Senators Get for Borowiecki at the Deadline?

January 10th, 2020 For all of their similarities, Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau are quite different. At least the circumstances surrounding them both as the trade deadline approaches are, anyway. Borowiecki vs. Pageau Both Borowiecki and Pageau are career-long Senators, each originally hailing from the...
Wild Had to Pony Up the Cash for Spurgeon

Wild Had to Pony Up the Cash for Spurgeon

September 21st, 2019 Like the bang from the barrel of a gun, Jared Spurgeon’s new massive deal signals the start of the Bill Guerin era with the Minnesota Wild. Guerin got the defenseman to put pen to paper and agree to a $53 million extension as the freshly minted general manager begins to build his team. Jared Spurgeon - (Amy Irvin / The Hockey...
Wild Sign Spurgeon to 7-Year, $53-Million Extension

Wild Sign Spurgeon to 7-Year, $53-Million Extension

September 15th, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild signed defenceman Jared Spurgeon to a $53.025 million, seven-year extension Saturday that will begin next season and go through the 2026-27 season. The deal carries an annual value of $7.575 million. The 29-year-old...
NHL Rumors: Wild, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, More

NHL Rumors: Wild, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, More

August 22nd, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Jared Spurgeon out of Minnesota, there is a report by Elliotte Friedman that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner may not be far apart on a short-term deal, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a plan to replace their assistant GM and Georges Laraque finds an easy away around the incorrect...
5 Defensemen the Devils Should Target via Trade

5 Defensemen the Devils Should Target via Trade

May 22nd, 2019 The New Jersey Devils need to improve in a number of areas this winter, including on defense. Specifically, they need a top-pairing defenseman, and preferably a number one who can anchor their blue line. Mid-tier unrestricted free agents like Jake Gardiner and Anton Stralman can be helpful, but they aren't exactly top-pair material....
NHL Rumors: Krueger, Kings, Golden Knights, More

NHL Rumors: Krueger, Kings, Golden Knights, More

April 12th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on Ilya Kovalchuk out of Los Angeles as well as some updates on a couple other Kings' players, former coach Ralph Krueger may be on his way back to hockey, and the Vegas Golden Knights haven't confirmed the arrival of one of their KHL prospects but the player's agent and the player are...
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