Nico Sturm - NHL News & Rumors

Exits Thursday's contest Sturm (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Sturm had an assist, one shot on goal and one hit over 5:27 of ice time before being ruled out during the second intermission. If he can't play Saturday in Pittsburgh, Givani Smith or Klim Kostin could draw into the lineup. It's unclear what caused Sturm's injury.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in win Sturm scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Devils.

Impact Sturm's tally at 16:21 of the first period was the only goal of the game. He's scored twice over four contests in November, though steady offense isn't typically a strong suit for the 29-year-old. Sturm has three goals, two assists, 14 shots on net, 21 hits and a minus-4 rating through 16 appearances in a bottom-six role this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0

Nico Sturm scored late in the first period and Mackenzie Blackwood made 44 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 1-0

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks in goal Sturm scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Sturm buried a rebound to open the scoring at 2:37 of the second period. The 29-year-old forward has earned three points over his last five games, a strong run of productivity for a player confined to a fourth-line role. He's up to two goals, two assists, eight shots on net, 19 hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 13 contests.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Tuesday Sturm notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Sturm picked up his third point of the season and his second in the last three games when he set up Jake Walman's opening goal at 2:20 of the second period. The 29-year-old Sturm is firmly in a fourth-line role, giving him little opportunity to help on offense. The center has collected 18 hits, six shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 11 appearances.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Sturm scored a goal and added five hits in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Sturm's first goal of the season came at 19:41 of the second period, but the Sharks didn't carry that momentum into the final frame. The fourth-liner has two points, six shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-3 rating over nine appearances. While he may see steady playing time with little risk of losing his place in the lineup, Sturm doesn't score enough to help most fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Finds assist in shootout loss Sturm logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact Sturm set up Ty Dellandrea's second-period tally. The 29-year-old Sturm has started 2024-25 in a fourth-line role, though he saw 13:06 of ice time in this contest. The center has five hits, two PIM and a minus-1 rating over three games. Sturm's biggest contributions typically come from hits and defense, but his limited role on a rebuilding team makes him a non-factor for most fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper Sturm registered an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.

Impact Sturm hasn't scored in his last 13 games, but he has two helpers over his last four outings. Chances to contribute on offense are likely to remain limited when he's seeing third-line minutes, with hardly any power-play time to his name. Sturm is up to 13 points, 62 shots on net, 62 hits and a minus-18 rating through 54 contests overall.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lends assist in overtime loss Sturm posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Sturm snapped an eight-game point drought with his helper on a Thomas Bordeleau tally in the first period. The 28-year-old Sturm is up to 12 points, 59 shots on net, 62 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 52 appearances this season. He continues to maintain a middle-six role, but as a more defensive center, Sturm has little fantasy upside in a weak offense.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Tuesday Sturm provided an assist in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Sturm has two goals and an assist over his last five games, representing solid production for a middle-six forward in a weak offense. The 28-year-old is centering the Sharks' third line in recent games while playing a more defensive role. He's at 11 points, 41 shots on net, 47 hits and a minus-11 rating through 42 appearances this season, so he doesn't need to be tracked closely in fantasy.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout loss Sturm scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Sturm snapped an eight-game goal drought with the opening tally Tuesday. The Sharks proceeded to surrender the next seven goals before getting one late in the third period from Justin Bailey. Sturm has filled in as the third-line center lately with the Sharks' depth down the middle tested by injuries. He's at four goals, five assists, 39 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-9 rating through 38 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in win Sturm notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Sturm was okay to play Thursday after leaving Wednesday's game versus the Jets with a head injury. The 28-year-old center snapped his four-game slump with the helper on the first of Filip Zadina's two goals in the third period. Sturm has mainly filled a middle-six role this year, picking up eight points, 35 shots on net, 31 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 34 outings.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Wednesday Sturm (head) sustained an injury after taking a hit from Logan Stanley in Wednesday's game versus the Jets, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact There was no update on Sturm after the game, but he was pointing to his head as he left the ice following the hit. The 28-year-old has seven points through 33 outings this season, so he's not a player fantasy managers will need to keep tabs on. If Sturm can't play Thursday versus the Flames, Kevin Labanc may enter the lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Capitalizes on turnover Sturm scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Sturm has a goal and two assists over three games since he returned from an abdominal injury. The 28-year-old picked off a pass and banked in his shot from behind the net to get the Sharks on the board in the third period Tuesday. Sturm plays in a bottom-six role, so his offense is likely to recede eventually. For the season, he has seven points, 31 shots on net, 16 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 29 appearances.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Playing against Ducks Sturm (abdomen) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup with Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm has been on the shelf since Dec. 12 against the Jets, a stretch of 16 games on the sidelines due to his abdominal injury. With Logan Couture (lower body) making his season debut as well, the Sharks suddenly find themselves with some center depth. As such, Sturm figures to slide into a third-line role behind Couture and Tomas Hertl.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Sturm (abdomen) is on track to return Saturday against Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm will need to be activated off injured reserve before returning, but it looks like that shoud happen prior to Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old forward has collected just four points through 26 contests this season, so his return to action won't make waves in fantasy circles.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Sturm (middle body) is considered week-to-week, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Sturm was placed on injured reserve Friday after suffering a mid-body injury in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Winnipeg. He has collected two goals, two assists, 30 shots on net and 21 blocked shots over 26 contests this campaign. Jack Studnicka, who was acquired from Vancouver on Friday, will make his San Jose debut in Sunday's contest versus Colorado.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Sturm (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm was already expected to miss the next two games but will now miss at least a week of action. The 28-year-old was injured Tuesday against Winnipeg. The newly-acquired Jack Studnicka could be promoted to replace Sturm on the NHL roster.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss road trip Sturm (middle body) is expected to miss the Sharks' next two games, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm suffered the injury Tuesday and appears likely to be out Friday versus the Coyotes and Sunday versus the Avalanche at a minimum. Givani Smith figures to enter the lineup in a fourth-line role while Sturm is sidelined, though Ryan Carpenter (undisclosed) could also be an option once he's activated from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Sturm, who suffered what coach David Quinn termed a "mid-body" injury Tuesday, is being evaluated Wednesday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Pashelka believes Sturm is likely to miss some time, but more information should be available Thursday. He has two goals and four points in 26 contests this season. Givani Smith might draw into the lineup Friday versus Arizona if Sturm can't play.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs in third period Sturm sustained what head coach David Quinn described as a "mid-body" injury in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Jets, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Sturm's injury will once again test the Sharks already shaky center depth. The forward's timeline to return is unclear pending further evaluation. If Sturm misses Friday's game in Arizona, Luke Kunin could move up to center the third line after returning from an injury as a winger Tuesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sturm (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Islanders, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sturm will be back in the fold after missing Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers. He has contributed two assists, 22 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 12 hits in 22 appearances this season. Sturm is slated to center the third line in Tuesday's contest.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Sturm (lower body) won't play Sunday against the Rangers.

Impact Sturm will be replaced in the lineup by Alexander Barabanov, who will return from a broken finger. Sturm has picked up two assists, 22 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 12 hits in 22 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return Friday Sturm, who was on the non-roster injured reserve list for personal reasons, is back with the Sharks and expected to draw into the lineup Friday versus Montreal, per Sheng Peng of S...

Impact Sturm missed the Sharks' previous two games. He has two assists, a minus-12 rating, eight hits and 14 blocks in 17 contests this season. With Sturm available Friday, Nikolai Knyzhov might be a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0