Jared Spurgeon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jared Spurgeon is an NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Jared Spurgeon has 6 goals, 16 assists and 22 points in 79 games, worth 6.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A long-tenured blueliner for the Wild, Jared Spurgeon has carved out a 16-season career as a reliable presence on defense. With 1013 career games and 438 points, he peaked as an elite defenseman with a 12.6 GAR in 2016-17. Now at 36, he remains a steady contributor.
Spurgeon’s primary value continues to stem from his even-strength defensive play, contributing +3.5 GAR in that area this season. Despite a more modest 2.6 overall GAR across 79 games, his defensive acumen remains a key asset.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 166 lb |
| Draft | 2008 — Round 6, Pick 156 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 6 | 16 | 22 | +1 | 14 | 90 | 6.7% | 19:36 | 47.6% | 4.9 | 0.3 | 6.1 | 0.37 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | +7.5 | +0.4 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 67th, WAR 67th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 6.1 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 8.8 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 19.4 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 8.7 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 8.6 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 10.7 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 12.6 |
| 2017-18 | 61 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 22.2 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 21.8 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 8.6 |
| 2014-15 | 67 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 22.6 |
| 2013-14 | 67 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 8.0 |
| 2012-13 | 39 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jared Spurgeon has been worth 6.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 67th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+7.5 GAR), with even-strength offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 22.6 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jared Spurgeon's GAR this season?
Jared Spurgeon has been worth 6.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 67th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jared Spurgeon have this season?
Jared Spurgeon has 6 goals and 16 assists for 22 points in 79 games this season.
Is Jared Spurgeon a good defenseman?
Jared Spurgeon ranks in the 67th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.1) in the 2025-26 season.