Nico Sturm is expected to return to the Minnesota Wild, bolstering their center position. He ranked fourth in the NHL for faceoff win percentage during the last season, a vital asset for a Wild team that performed poorly in that area. Sturm initially played for the Wild from 2019 to 2022, recording 36 points in 111 games. He won two Stanley Cups, contributing to both the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers. Sturm aims to fill a role on the third or fourth line and improve penalty-killing efforts as well.
Nico Sturm, ranked as the 5th-best faceoff guy in the NHL last season with a 58.8% win percentage, is set to return to the Minnesota Wild. His expertise in faceoffs and ability to fill a forechecking role is crucial for a Wild team that struggled in that area last season, ranking 29th in faceoff percentage. Sturm will bring playoff experience from his successful tenures with the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche.
During his career, Sturm has recorded 36 points in 111 regular-season games with the Wild, and had a career-high 26 points with the San Jose Sharks during the 2022-23 season. He contributed to the Panthers' Stanley Cup run despite limited regular season appearances after joining the team.
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