NICO STURM NEWS

Records two helpers Sturm posted two assists and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Sturm recently endured an eight-game point drought, but he's picked up a goal and two assists over his last two outings. The third-liner has matched his career high in points with 20 (12 goals, eight helpers) through 52 contests this season -- he needed 74 games for the same production last year. He's also produced 88 shots on goal, 74 hits and a minus-3 rating in his first campaign with the Sharks.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back in game Sturm (upper body) returned to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact It's rare for players to be deemed questionable to return to a game and end up making it back, but Sturm did just that. Assuming he doesn't feel the aftereffects of a Nicolas Hague shot in the coming days, Sturm can be considered healthy. He should continue to play in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Thursday's contest Sturm is questionable to return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm took a Nicolas Hague shot up high and left the ice after the Sharks got a clearance. If Sturm can't return to Thursday's game, his next chance to play is Saturday at home versus the Sabres.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sturm (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm was injured on a high hit from Pittsburgh's Jason Zucker on Jan. 28. Coach David Quinn said the Sharks forward would be ready to go following Monday's practice. Sturm has generated 11 goals, 17 points 72 shots on net and 59 hits in 43 games this season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Sturm returns to Minnesota and gives his old team a lesson in north-south hockey Sharks' Nico Sturm scores in his return to Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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AUGUST 14, 2022 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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JULY 15, 2022 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Wild send Sturm to Avalanche for Jost in swap of centers

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Nico Sturm from the Minnesota Wild for Tyson Jost in a swap of centers

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Four under-the-radar Wild players who must step up for Minnesota to take the next step Nico Sturm said the team's success is “about the guys in the room taking the next step as individuals." So who are those players?

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wild's Nico Sturm knows he can be effective vs. Vegas in playoffs The forward has been used mostly in a defensive role against the Golden Knights, but he did supply 11 goals during the regular season.

MAY 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Unlike in playoff bubble, Wild center Nico Sturm feels like he belongs As much as he tried to downplay it in real time, Wild center Nico Sturm is OK now with admitting he was nervous last summer. Who could blame...

MAY 20, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Lights lamp in finale Sturm scored a goal on three shots Thursday in a 7-3 loss to the Blues.

Impact Sturm poked home a loose puck on his second whack at it, opening the scoring just 3:23 into the game. It was the 11th goal of the year for the 25-year-old rookie, who has also contributed 17 points and a plus-10 rating in 50 games.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Parise-Nico Sturm-Nick Bonino trio continues to star for Wild Wild coach Dean Evason is adamant that he doesn’t number his lines. Don’t ask him about it. You’ll get the same answer pretty much every tim...

APRIL 24, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Zach Parise, Nick Bonino and Nico Sturm on a productive Wild line Parise-Bonino-Sturm line riding hot streak for Wild.

APRIL 19, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Back to taxi squad Sturm was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Sturm has bounced between the active roster and taxi squad frequently this year. He has seven points in 33 appearances and seems like a safe bet to be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Avalanche.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wild winger Nico Sturm takes healthy scratch in stride with bounce-back performance Wild winger Nico Sturm wasn’t shy about his feelings when asked about being a healthy scratch for last Thursday’s game against the Vegas Gol...

APRIL 5, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Returning to lineup Sturm was promoted to the active roster Monday, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sturm sat out the last two games while on the taxi squad, but he'll return to the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Avalanche. The 25-year-old possesses impressive speed, and he's collected seven points through 32 games this year. He'll skate in a bottom-six role for now.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to taxi squad Sturm was assigned to Minnesota's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Sturm has been in the lineup for 23 of Minnesota's last 24 games, so look for him to rejoin the active roster prior to Monday's matchup with the Avalanche.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Sturm was promoted to the active roster Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Mats Zuccarello (lower body) couldn't play Saturday versus the Golden Knights, so Sturm was called up to take on a fourth-line role.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE