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 1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jared Spurgeon is a long-tenured defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, now in his sixteenth NHL season at 36 years old. He has surpassed 1,000 career games, tallying 123 goals and 315 assists for 438 points, with his most impactful season registering a peak GAR of 11.2 in 2016-17.
This season, Spurgeon has played in 79 games, contributing 6 goals and 16 assists for 22 points, alongside a GAR of 1.5. His primary value driver remains his strong even-strength defense, where he contributes positively, indicating he continues to be a reliable defensive presence despite his advanced age.
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 | 47.7% | 4.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +1.6 | +0.4 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 61th, WAR 61th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 1.5 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 5.3 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 3.1 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 7.6 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 6.2 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 9.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 8.7 |
| 2017-18 | 61 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 9.5 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 11.2 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 9.1 |
| 2014-15 | 67 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 10.5 |
| 2013-14 | 67 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 7.6 |
| 2012-13 | 39 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jared Spurgeon has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 61st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.2 in 2016-17.
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 1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players.
What is Jared Spurgeon's WAR this season?
Jared Spurgeon has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 61st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jared Spurgeon's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jared Spurgeon has accumulated 96.8 career GAR and 403 points.
When was Jared Spurgeon drafted?
Jared Spurgeon was drafted in 2008 — Round 6, Pick 156 — NYI.