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According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have activated bottom-six forward Nico Sturm from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Wild reassigned forward Hunter Haight to the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Nico Sturm Left Game With Upper Body Injury

There were some Monday blues in Minnesota on the injury front. Nico Sturm, announced by the Wild, has an upper-body injury that he sustained in their 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Wild’s Nico Sturm leaves game with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild announced on social media that forward Nico Sturm left Monday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury and would not return.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Nico Sturm

Another hot July day in Minnesota, another day with minimal NHL news. The trade rumors continue to spin and will until there’s more news to share. In the meantime, we’ll continue to hand out grade reports for the Minnesota Wild’s past season.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 24

Wild’s costly free agent mistake is still haunting them one year later

The Minnesota Wild's decision to sign Nico Sturm last offseason has created a ripple effect in this summer's plans.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Wild’s Nico Sturm Talks Faceoffs, Being a Student of the Game & More

The Minnesota Wild have been finding ways to win, and although it’s been a struggle as of late, they’ve still tallied points. Their entire team has found ways to step up their game from the goaltending to the offense and everyone in between.

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Germany unveils men’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

Deutschland has a good contingent heading over to Milan. On Wednesday, the German Ice Hockey Federation announced its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Wild activate Zach Bogosian, Nico Sturm from IR

The Wild announced they’ve activated defenseman Zach Bogosian and center Nico Sturm from injured reserve ahead of Friday’s game against the Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9, 2025

Wild’s Nico Sturm to miss 6-8 weeks, back surgery likely

Nico Sturm suffered a back injury early in training camp, and the Wild center landed on injured reserve on Tuesday. After being noncommittal about his

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 8, 2025

Veteran injuries pave the way for young Wild forwards to make the opening night roster

Nico Sturm and Mats Zuccarello start the season on Injured reserve.

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Wild shake up their roster ahead of NHL Opening Night

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 22, 2025

Wild’s Nico Sturm Brings High Hockey I.Q. to Team

The Minnesota Wild were fairly quiet when it came to acquisitions this past offseason, as they only made two moves of high significance: Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2025

Nico Sturm returns to Wild on two-year deal

The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday the signing of forward Nico Sturm on a two-year, $4 million contract that will pay him $2 million a year through the 2026-27 season.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1, 2025

Wild closing in on reunion with 2-time Stanley Cup champion

The Minnesota Wild are looking to again reload their roster for the 2025-26 season. Minnesota is keeping an eye and closing in on signing center Nico Sturm, per The Athletic.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6, 2025

Panthers acquire F Nico Sturm from Sharks

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Nico Sturm and a seventh-round pick of the 2027 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round selection of the 2026 draft.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 23, 2025

Sturm Doesn’t Think He’ll Be With Sharks After Trade Deadline

Nico Sturm doesn’t think that he’ll be with the San Jose Sharks after the Mar. 7 Trade Deadline. “You’re a 29-year-old UFA with no extension in place. You got to be realistic about it,” Sturm said on Saturday after practice.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 22, 2025

Sharks add Nico Sturm to injured reserve with lower-body ailment

The San Jose Sharks have placed center Nico Sturm on the injured reserve due to a lower-body ailment, reports Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News. Sturm has made 41 appearances with the Sharks this season in which he has registered five goals and six assists for 11 points alongside a minus-four rating and 11 penalty minutes.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / October 24, 2024

Sturm Clears the Air: ‘Much more confident in this group than…in the previous years’

Nico Sturm wanted to clear the air, make sure that he wasn’t taken out of context. Sturm had an eye-catching quote after the San Jose Sharks’ 8-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, their fifth straight to start the season.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / May 17, 2024

Know Your Role: Sturm on Navigating Crossroads That Most Young Players Face

Nico Sturm has come a long way since his days of dominance with Clarkson University. The once-potent scorer has adjusted his game to that of a defensively-minded center and he has a Stanley Cup ring with the Colorado Avalanche and a rock-solid role with the San Jose Sharks to show for it.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / March 6, 2024

Sharks’ Nico Sturm Could Be Under-the-Radar Trade Asset

The San Jose Sharks are going to struggle to move some of their pending free agents at the upcoming trade deadline. We already discussed a few players whose value has plummeted this season last week, and since then Sheng Peng of SJ Hockey Now confirmed that the Sharks have been open for business but have had no luck finding a trade partner.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 25, 2021