After months of conversation since the departure of Mikko Koivu, the Minnesota Wild have announced that defenseman Jared Spurgeon will be taking over the reins as captain.
Spurgeon General has a whole new meaning.
Introducing...
Congratulations Jared! #mnwild pic.twitter.com/kcjO6a48Pv— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) January 3, 2021In his 11th year as a member of the Wild organization, Spurgeon has now displayed some uncanny ability on and off the ice. Someone that can patrol the blue line and is a rare talent in the league, while also contributing to some Minnesotan charities during his time away from the rink; seems like a perfect fit for a leadership role on this re-tooling squad.