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Stepping away from team Sturm will miss the next two games as he takes a personal leave of absence, the Sharks announced Friday.

Impact Sturm will not be an option for the team's two-game road trip in which it faces Vancouver and Seattle on Monday and Wednesday, respectively. In his stead, Kevin Labanc should return to the lineup while Ryan Carpenter and Luke Kunin figure to be in contention for a third-line role.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in win Sturm notched an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Sturm earned his first point of the campaign, setting up a Filip Zadina tally in the third period. A defensive forward, Sturm has had it tough in the Sharks' low-scoring and shaky lineup. He's picked up 11 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, six hits, six PIM and a minus-11 rating through 13 contests. He had a career-high 26 points in 2022-23, so most fantasy managers won't need to keep track of Sturm's production this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off tough injury Sturm was hit in the face with a shot in Friday's 3-0 loss against the Hurricanes, but he was able to return.

Impact Sturm was hit near the ear, and he was down for several moments midway through the second period after receiving friendly fire off the stick of Mario Ferraro. Sturm was tended to on ice by the training staff before immediately going to the locker room. He was able to return and finish the game, but he ended up scoreless with two shots in 15:21 of ice time while winning an amazing 17 of 20 faceoff attempts. The 28-year-old German has yet to record a point through seven games this year, so there's no reason for fantasy managers to keep tabs on him.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at NSH (10/21/23): Sturm

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Mic'd Up: Nico Sturm Preseason

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Picks up two helpers Sturm recorded two assists in a 7-2 victory over Arizona on Saturday.

Impact Sturm had his first multi-point game since Feb. 25. Sturm's not a major offensive force, but he has set new career highs with 14 goals and 26 points in 68 appearances in 2022-23. It helps that he entered Saturday's contest averaging 14:45 of ice time, which is up from 11:54 in 2021-22.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper in win Sturm notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

Impact Sturm set up a Kevin Labanc goal early in the third period. Over his last five games, Sturm has a goal, two assists, 11 shots on net and seven hits. The 27-year-old continues to center the Sharks' third line, and he's up to a career-high 24 points with 112 shots on net, 91 hits and a minus-11 rating through 66 outings this season.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks' Nico Sturm & Martin Kaut Combine For Two Quick Goals vs. Flames

MARCH 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Manages assist Saturday Sturm logged an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact The Sharks didn't have many bright spots, but Sturm dominated at the faceoff dot, winning 16 of 22 draws. The 27-year-old also ended a six-game point drought when he assisted on a Kevin Labanc goal shortly after the Sharks killed a penalty. Sturm is up to a career-high 22 points with 105 shots on net, 84 hits, 21 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 62 contests this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Sharks Score Two Goals In Eight Seconds After Weird Bounce Gives Nico Sturm An Open Net

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Karlsson BLAST and Sturm empty cage in 8 SECONDS!

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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

Nico Sturm's Shot Deflects Off Andrew Cogliano As Avalanche Even Score vs. Lightning in Game 4

JUNE 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sturm gets his own rebound to tie it!

JUNE 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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

Wild Breakaway: Sturm√¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s debut a lone bright spot in Minnesota√¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s 3-0 loss

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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

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Wild send Sturm to Avalanche for Jost in swap of centers

Wild Breakaway: Sturm√¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s debut a lone bright spot in Minnesota√¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s 3-0 loss