Nico Sturm

San Jose Sharks logo
Age 28 May 3, 1995
Augsburg DEU
Center shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
206 lbs 93 kg
ELC Signing Age 23
Waivers Signing Age 23
UFA Year 2022
Agent Matt Keator

Transaction History
Apr 1, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm recorded two assists in a 7-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.
Mar 28, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 19, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm logged an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
Feb 26, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm posted two assists and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 16, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (upper body) returned to Thursday's game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Feb 16, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm is questionable to return to Thursday's game versus the Vegas Golden Knights after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Feb 6, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Jan 28, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (undisclosed) was injured in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, and head coach David Quinn did not have an update on the forward's status after the game, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jan 21, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Columbus.
Jan 18, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm posted an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars.
Jan 10, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Dec 21, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Dec 13, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Dec 9, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 7, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (upper body) will rejoin the San Jose Sharks for Wednesday's game against the Vancouver Canucks, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Nov 29, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nov 27, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (upper body) will travel with the team during its upcoming four-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nov 23, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve.
Nov 22, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus Seattle, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Nov 15, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Nov 13, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win against the Minnesota Wild.
Nov 2, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm posted an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 25, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on three shots, logged two hits and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Oct 23, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored an empty net goal on four shots and added four hits in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Oct 19, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a hard-earned goal Tuesday, but the winless Sharks suffered a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders.
Oct 15, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal and logged two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 6, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm will be in the San Jose Sharks lineup Friday for their season opener, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Nowreports.
Oct 4, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm will miss the club's preseason matchup with Eisbaren Berlin on Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Jul 13, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Nico Sturm | Sturm signed a three-year, $6 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
May 5, 2022 Colorado Avalanche | Nico Sturm | Sturm recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Nashville Predators in Game 2.
Apr 19, 2022 Colorado Avalanche | Nico Sturm | Sturm had an assist, two hits, one blocked shot and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 loss to Washington.
Apr 8, 2022 Colorado Avalanche | Nico Sturm | Sturm notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 26, 2022 Colorado Avalanche | Nico Sturm | Sturm had four shots on net, three hits and won 11 of 15 faceoff draws in Friday's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Mar 19, 2022 Colorado Avalanche | Nico Sturm | Sturm had two shots on goal and one hit over 15:07 of ice time in Friday's 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Mar 15, 2022 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Minnesota Wild acquired Tyson Jost from the Colorado Avalanche for Nico Sturm
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Feb 2, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 1, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Jan 26, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | The Wild placed Sturm in COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.
Jan 24, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm had a goal and two assists in a 8-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
Jan 14, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 7-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Nov 13, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Nov 7, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Nov 2, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on three shots in a 5-4 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.
Oct 24, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Nashville. He also won all five of his faceoff attempts.
May 26, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm produced an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6.
May 24, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored an empty-net goal, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5.
May 13, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on three shots Thursday in a 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
May 7, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks.
May 1, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm registered a goal on two shots and had one hit Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues.
Apr 23, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Apr 21, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm registered an empty-net goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Apr 21, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm was promoted to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Arizona Coyotes.
Apr 17, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on two shots, notched three hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Apr 10, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Apr 10, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm was promoted to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game versus the St. Louis Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Apr 5, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm was promoted to the active roster Monday, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.
Feb 27, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored a goal on his only shot in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Feb 24, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm scored twice in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Feb 16, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Monday, but he isn't expected to play Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.
Feb 15, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm is no longer listed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Feb 4, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Thursday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Jan 26, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm (illness) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Jan 24, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm (illness) won't play in Sunday's game against the San Jose Sharks, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.
Jan 22, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's game against the San Jose Sharks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Oct 5, 2020 Minnesota Wild | Nico Sturm | Sturm signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on Monday.
Oct 5, 2020 Minnesota Wild | Signed C Nico Sturm to a two-year, $1.45 million contract extension.
Jul 11, 2020 Minnesota Wild | Recalled C Nico Sturm from Iowa (AHL).
Dec 30, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Assigned C Nico Sturm to Cleveland (AHL).
Dec 27, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Recalled C Nico Sturm from Cleveland (AHL).
Dec 24, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Assigned C Nico Sturm to Cleveland (AHL).
Dec 16, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Recalled C Nico Sturm from Iowa (AHL).
Dec 9, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Assigned C Nico Sturm to Iowa (AHL).
Dec 6, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Recalled C Nico Sturm from Iowa (AHL).
Sep 27, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Assigned C Nico Sturm to Iowa (AHL).
Jul 16, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Re-signed C Nico Sturm to a one-year, two-way contract worth $874,125.
Apr 1, 2019 Minnesota Wild | Signed C Nico Sturm to a one-year, entry-level contract.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Nico Sturm
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks logo 74 14 12 26 -13 23 854 45.70 46.40 -3.30 45.60 -4.20 0.84 1.69
Nico Sturm Stats by Elite Prospects Nico Sturm Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2007-2008 Augsburger EV U16 Schüler-BL 28 8 14 22 16
2008-2009 Augsburger EV U16 Schüler-BL 26 12 23 35 10
2009-2010 ESV Kaufbeuren U16 Schüler-BL 30 26 28 54 40
2010-2011 ESV Kaufbeuren U16 Schüler-BL 28 24 39 63 26
2010-2011 ESV Kaufbeuren U18 Jugend-BL 14 0 7 7 4 Playoffs 2 0 1 1 0
2011-2012 ESV Kaufbeuren U18 DNL 31 3 4 7 33 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2011-2012 HC Landsberg U18 Jugend-BL 4 8 3 11 6
2012-2013 ESV Kaufbeuren U18 DNL 33 11 22 33 22
2012-2013 Germany U18 (all) International-Jr 10 3 3 6 2
2013-2014 ESV Kaufbeuren U18 DNL 24 13 21 34 20
2013-2014 Corpus Christi IceRays NAHL 21 1 2 3 2
2013-2014 Germany U20 (all) International-Jr 3 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Austin Bruins NAHL 53 11 30 41 28 Playoffs 13 7 6 13 0
2014-2015 Germany U20 WJC-20 6 0 0 0 12
2014-2015 Germany U20 (all) International-Jr 7 0 0 0 12
2015-2016 Tri-City Storm USHL 57 14 25 39 47 Playoffs 5 3 3 6 0
2016-2017 Clarkson Univ. NCAA 39 8 13 21 37
2017-2018 Clarkson Univ. NCAA 40 14 23 37 14
2018-2019 Clarkson Univ. NCAA 39 14 31 45 29
2018-2019 Minnesota Wild NHL 2 0 0 0 0 23 48.48 18.72 53.19 13.59 0.00 0.00
2019-2020 Iowa Wild AHL 55 12 20 32 18
2019-2020 Minnesota Wild NHL 6 0 2 2 0 67 75.00 54.50 2.60 49.50 1.70 1.79 Playoffs 2 1 0 1 0
2020-2021 Minnesota Wild NHL 50 11 6 17 17 467 58.50 55.40 4.70 44.80 -1.80 1.16 1.93 Playoffs 7 1 1 2 0
2021-2022 Minnesota Wild NHL 53 9 8 17 8 507 40.90 49.00 -4.20 49.30 -1.80 0.59 1.30
2021-2022 Colorado Avalanche NHL 21 0 3 3 6 233 40.00 47.80 -3.70 49.50 -3.50 1.29 2.84 Playoffs 13 0 2 2 0
2022-2023 San Jose Sharks NHL 74 14 12 26 23 854 45.70 46.40 -3.30 45.60 -4.20 0.84 1.69
2022-2023 Germany WC 10 6 2 8 2
2022-2023 Germany (all) International 14 7 4 11 27
Nico Sturm Stats by Elite Prospects | Nico Sturm Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date July 13, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 3 Years $6,000,000 2.40% of cap space
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Cap Hit $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
UFA
AAV $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Minors Salary $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team Minnesota Wild logo
Signing Date October 5, 2020
Signing Status RFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,450,000 0.89% of cap space
2020-2021 2021-2022
Cap Hit $725,000 $725,000
UFA
AAV $725,000 $725,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $700,000 $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $700,000 $750,000
Minors Salary $700,000 $750,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Minnesota Wild logo
Signing Date July 16, 2019
Signing Status RFA
Agent Matt Keator
Standard Contract | 1 Years $874,125 1.07% of cap space
2019-2020
Cap Hit $874,125
RFA
AAV $874,125
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $874,125
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $874,125
Minors Salary $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Minors salary unconfirmed
Signing Team Minnesota Wild logo
Signing Date April 1, 2019
Entry Level Contract | 1 Years $925,000 1.16% of cap space
2018-2019
Cap Hit $925,000
RFA
AAV $925,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500
Total Salary $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year