"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.