Panthers' Sturm Practices With Team; Remains Questionable
News:Marco Sturm (lower back) was on ice Thursday for the Panthers' final practice before the playoffs begin, but remains questionable for Friday's Game 1 contest against New Jersey, the Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis:Marco Sturm has been unable to stay on the ice this season, playing just 42 games and collecting five points during the regular season. If Sturm can't go, expect Krys Barch to assume the majority of his minutes Friday against the Devils.
News:Marco Sturm (lower back) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Devils, George Richards reports.
Analysis: If Marco Sturm is unable to play, look for Krys Barch to get his playing time on the fourth line.
News:Marco Sturm (knee) missed his sixth straight game as the Panthers posted a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs Tuesday night.
Analysis:Marco Sturm offers intangibles that the Cats need, but they do not exactly translate into making a fantasy impact. Keep Sturm reserved for the deeper leagues until he is on the stat sheet on a somewhat consistent basis.
News:Marco Sturm, out since March 1 with a knee injury, is expected back in the lineup Friday against the Penguins, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald.
Analysis:Marco Sturm only has three points between 35 games and two teams this season, but the Panthers are in a dogfight for the division as well as a playoff spot, so every last veteran helps.
News:Marco Sturm (knee) traveled with the Panthers for Tuesday's game against Toronto, Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports.
Analysis: It's not clear whether Marco Sturm will play Tuesday, but his ability to travel indicates an imminent return.
News: Coach Kevin Dineen said Marco Sturm (knee) had minor surgery Monday, the official site reports.
Analysis: Dineen also said that Marco Sturm will remain out for three to four weeks.
News:Marco Sturm (lower body) was placed on IR on Friday, Miami Herald writer George Richards reports.
Analysis: The team claims his trip to the IR is not related to the concussion he dealt with previously, which is good news if true.
News:Marco Sturm (concussion) has received clearance to return to game action and is expected to play against the Capitals on Wednesday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis:Marco Sturm wasn't exactly lighting it up prior to his injury. As a result, Sturm is best reserved for only the deepest of leagues until he can begin to score on a somewhat consistent basis.
News:Marco Sturm (concussion) could return this week after practicing Monday, the Panthers' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: The Panthers return to action Wednesday, so his level of participation in Tuesday's practice and the morning skate prior to that game should provide an indication of his availability for at least the first game after the break.
News:Marco Sturm (concussion) practiced with the team Monday, but will remain out through the All-Star break, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: There is growing speculation that Marco Sturm will rejoin the team immediately following the break. Regardless, keep him reserved until he can begin to rack up points on a somewhat consistent basis.
News:Marco Sturm (concussion) practiced with the team on Tuesday, but will not make the trip with the team as they embark on a three-game road trip, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: An official timetable has not been set for Marco Sturm's return. Regardless, reserve Sturm for only the deepest of leagues.
News:Marco Sturm, who has missed the last three games with a lower body injury after getting hit by a puck, is not expected to play Friday against the Rangers, according to Alain Poupart of NHL.com.
Analysis: Like most of his injured teammates, Marco Sturm is not expected back for Saturday's contest either.
News:Marco Sturm (lower body), who exited Tuesday's game after taking a puck to the leg, did not make the trip to Ottawa, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Little is known at this point as to the extent of the injury, however, it can be expected that Marco Sturm would be out for at least a few games. Regardless, with only three points on the season, Sturm's value as a fantasy option is limited.
News:Marco Sturm, who earlier this season became the first German-born player to play in 900 NHL games, looks to get back onto the stat sheet Saturday night when the Panthers host the Penguins.
Analysis:Marco Sturm has had his fair share of struggles this season with only a goal and an assist in 17 games played this season splitting time between Vancouver and Florida. Sturm has sleeper potential, but needs to be a little more consistent before being considered a viable fantasy option.
News:Marco Sturm will make his Panthers' debut when Florida squares off against the Canadiens on Monday night in Montreal, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis:Marco Sturm, who was recently part of a four-player trade with the Canucks, will skate on the third line with Jack Skille and Mike Santorelli. Owners are hoping the change of scenery can jump-start some scoring as he has yet to register a point and is a minus-5 through six games.
News:Marco Sturm was part of a four-player trade between the Panthers and Canucks on Saturday, the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis:Marco Sturm and Mikael Samuelsson were moved to the Panthers in exchange for David Booth, Steve Reinprecht, and a 2013 third-round pick. Sturm received a healthy scratch this week when Ryan Kessler (hip) returned to the lineup, and his place with the team became tentative after a rough start to the season. Despite being used a lot, he had posted a disappointing minus-4 with zero points through the first five games. Hopefully his fortunes can improve with the Panthers.
Canucks' Sturm Steps In For Samuelsson On Third Line
News:Marco Sturm will be filling in for Mikael Samuelsson on the third line Thursday night, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis:Marco Sturm has yet to register a point through five games and was a healthy scratch Tuesday. Mikael Samuelsson's injury does not sound serious so Sturm could struggle to find ice time in the coming weeks.
News:Marco Sturm will likely be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: With Ryan Kesler (hip) set to return, the Canucks are doing some line juggling, and Marco Sturm appears to be the odd man out. The veteran forward is minus-4 with zero points this season.
News:Marco Sturm is minus-4 with zero points through his first five games with the Canucks.
Analysis:Marco Sturm is getting time in the Canucks' top six and on the power play, but he hasn't been able to find his groove. With Ryan Kesler (hip) and Mason Raymond (back) both returning sooner or later, Sturm will have to start producing on the ice if he wants to hold on to a prominent role with his new team.
News:Marco Sturm took a "maintenance day" Tuesday, but he's expected to play Wednesday against the Flyers, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: No injuries have been reported, so owners probably don't have much to worry about here. Still, it wouldn't hurt to see how Marco Sturm performs Wednesday to see if there are any issues.
News:Marco Sturm will start his second consecutive game on the Canucks' second line with Cory Hodgson and Mikael Samuelsson, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: Injuries to Ryan Kesler (hip) and Mason Raymond (back) have opened up additional playing time in the Canucks' top six. Marco Sturm's spot on the second line gives him a nice boost in value for the first couple weeks of the season, but he'll have to produce to hold on to the gig long term.
News:Marco Sturm may face supplemental discipline after an elbow to the head of Edmonton's Lennart Petrell in the third period of Saturday's game.
Analysis: It fits the protocol -- blindside and straight to the jaw. We expect to hear more in the next couple days.
News:Marco Sturm had a goal and an assist in a split-squad preseason game against the Flames on Tuesday.
Analysis:Marco Sturm is primed to get top-six duty with the Canucks at the start of the season, making him an intriguing bounce-back candidate later in drafts.
News:Marco Sturm is expected to be given a chance to win a spot on the Canucks' second line during training camp, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis: Injuries to Ryan Kesler (hip) and Mason Raymond (back) have opened up some spots in the Canucks' top six, but Marco Sturm should have a chance to stick with the second line even after the team returns to full strength. His 2010-11 season was lost to injuries, but Sturm has some shown scoring consistency throughout his career with seven seasons of 20 or more goals. He could be a sneaky pick later in drafts.
News:Marco Sturm, who admits he came back too early from knee surgery a year ago, says his knee is healthy and he's eager to prove himself with the Canucks this season, reports Sportsnet.ca.
Analysis: "I worked hard enough in the summer," said Marco Sturm after skating with some of his new teammates this week. "I want to stay healthy. Last year I probably came back a little bit too early. I could never catch up. Now I feel good. I had all summer to get stronger again." The Orcas have Ryan Kesler out until the first couple weeks of the season and Mason Raymond is out until November. Sturm's speed and skill would be a good fit in the top-9 and he could surprise. He has scored 20 or more goals seven times in his 14-year career.
News: The Canucks signed Sturm to a one-year deal Friday, the Vancouver Province reports.
Analysis: The 32-year-old veteran has eclipsed the 20-goal mark eight times in his career, but he was slowed by injuries last year. He could be an interesting sleeper in deeper formats next year if he cracks the Canucks' top six.
News: Sturm's presence was really nowhere to be seen in the first round of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. In the five games of the playoff series, he had one assist and 11 shots.
Analysis: Much more is needed from a former first-round talent like him, but the Caps advanced and he'll have a chance to accumulate more points for the top-seeded Caps in the next round.
News: Sturm practiced Monday on the Caps' second line and it looks as if that is where he will start in the opener Wednesday, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sturm has played 18 games since being claimed off waivers in February and has registered six (1G, 5A) points while averaging 2.1 shots per game. He will play with Jason Arnott and Alexander Semin as of Monday's practice lines. Sturm holds some fantasy value as a top-six forward, but he could very well be on the third line with Bruce Boudreau and his line-changing antics.
News: Sturm scored his first goal in 13 games with the Caps in Saturday's win over the Habs.
Analysis: Sturm put the Caps up early, and that was enough with Braden Holtby shutting Montreal out.
News: The Capitals claimed Surm off waivers from the Kings on Saturday, The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Sturm missed time with a knee injury earlier this season and played just 17 games with the Kings. We'll have to wait and see how the Caps plan to use him, but he'll likely slide into a role on the second or third line.
News: Sturm will remain with the Kings despite being placed on waivers Friday, LAKingsInsider.com reports.
Analysis: Assuming Sturm clears waivers, he's expected to not only play Saturday against Colorado, but remain in his first-line role.
News: Sturm was placed on waivers by the Kings on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: If Sturm clears waivers, he'll end up in AHL Manchester. Sturm has recorded four goals and five assists in 17 games this season.
News: Sturm was scoreless in his return from his knee injury Wednesday against the Ducks.
Analysis: Sturm did manage a shot on goal in his 16:51 of ice time. The Kings did not get a single power play opportunity, so we don't know yet whether Sturm would have jumped right back into man advantage situations.
News: Sturm (knee) is expected to skate on the team's top line in his return to the lineup Wednesday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm's missed 12 games with the knee injury but has been back at practice for nearly two weeks so he should be able to contribute immediately in his new role.
News: Coach Terry Murray said Sturm (knee) will play Thursday against Anaheim, LAKingsInsider.com reports.
Analysis: Sturm has yet to be officially activated from injured reserve, but the Kings will eventually make that move once they determine who will be sent down. He has not played since Jan. 18.
News: Sturm (knee) will miss Wednesday's game, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm's in a little bit of a tricky spot right now as the Kings are playing well and there's not an obvious way to clear the necessary roster spot for Sturm without impacting the nightly lineup. Sturm needs to show a higher compete level at practice before he works his way back into the Kings' lineup.
News: Sturm will miss his ninth consecutive game Saturday because of knee tendinitis, according to LA Kings Insider.
Analysis: Sturm is getting closer and closer and will even practice Saturday morning, but he's still not ready for game action. Said coach Terry Murray: "I think he needs more skating. I think he needs more work here, to get that pop in his game, in his legs, to see that on a consistent basis, practice after practice. I had a conversation with him yesterday on the ice. He gets a hard work day in yesterday and he comes back the next day and still feels a little tightness, in his overall body and a little tightness in his knees still. So that’s a concern for me."
News: Although Sturm (knee) has been practicing, he will not play Thursday in Pittsburgh, according to the Kings' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: His return is near, but don't activate him yet. Sturm has only played in 15 games so far for the Kings due to issues with both knees.
News: Sturm (knee) made it through his second consecutive full practice Tuesday but his status for Thursday is still uncertain, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm showed improvement Tuesday but it remains to be seen how he'll feel after two days of full practice. He'll travel with the team on the upcoming road trip and figures to join the lineup Thursday if he feels okay Wednesday.
News: Sturm (knee) will meet with the doctors before determining his status for Thursday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm practiced again Monday and continues to make progress towards a return. If he gets the go-ahead from doctors expect him back in the lineup Thursday.
News: Sturm (knee) continues to practice daily and could return Thursday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm will miss his seventh consecutive game Saturday but hasn't had any setbacks since returning to practice. He's been practicing on the team's first and fourth line so it's unclear what his exact role will be upon his return.
News: Sturm (knee) was back at practice Monday but isn't likely to play in any of the next three games, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm was able to use the All-Star break to rest and recover but he's still expected to miss another 10 days or so before returning to action.
News: Sturm (knee) hasn't returned to the ice yet and might not return immediately after the All-Star break, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm's been out since Jan. 18 with knee tendinitis. We'll have a better idea around his possible return date once he's able to get back on the ice and practice.
News: The Kings have placed Sturm on IR – retroactive to January 18 -- with knee tendinitis, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: The good news is that the tendinitis is in his left knee and not his recently surgically repaired right knee. Sturm has four goals and four assists in 15 games this season.
News: Sturm had a goal and an assist in Saturday's win over the Oilers.
Analysis: Sturm's picked up his game recently after getting moved into a checking role for the Kings and now has five points in his last five games.
News: Sturm was moved down to the Kings' primary checking line at practice Wednesday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Sturm had some limited success in his time on the team's top line (two goals and an assist in six games) but is still trying to get his game up to speed after knee surgery. He'll likely get a chance at a more offensive role once he gets his conditioning back.
News: Sturm scored his first goal as a King in Monday's win over the Sharks.
Analysis: Sturm was a plus-2 on the night and also got three shots on goal. This is probably close to your last chance to grab Sturm, who looks like he'll stick on Anze Kopitar's line.
News: Sturm skated with the Kings' first line with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar and picked up his first point with the team on an assist, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Sturm's speed should help out the Kings' first line, and he should benefit considerably by playing with Kopitar and Brown.
News: Sturm will skate on the team's fourth line again Thursday but the team ultimately sees him joining the top line, the LA Times reports.
Analysis: If you've got a roster spot available it might be worth stashing Sturm on your bench as he could join the top line fairly soon.
News: Sturm made his debut with the Kings in Tuesday's win over Colorado.
Analysis: Sturm played just 11:42 in the game and had one shot on goal. He isn't worthy of a roster spot in most leagues right now, but he's certainly a player to keep an eye on.
News: Sturm (knee) has been activated from the injured list and is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, according to James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail.
Analysis: He last played a regular season game in last season's playoffs, so the Kings may ease him back into action on the fourth line with limited minutes at first. The team seems to be eying him for a top-six spot once he's back to full health, so keep an eye on his progress. That said, he's never been close to a point-per-game player, though the Kings do have some nice talent for him to work with up front.
News: Sturm (knee) has practiced each of the last five days and could return to the lineup Tuesday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: He's targeted for fourth line duty initially but could his work his way up the lineup quickly once he gets back to full speed.
News: The Kings are targeting December 23 for Sturm's (knee) return to action, LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: There is a small chance Sturm returns earlier, but he should be back on the ice before no later than next Thursday. Sturm will practice with the team until the coaching and medical staffs clear him to play.
News: Coach Terry Murray said Sturm (knee), acquired from Boston on Saturday contingent on passing a physical, is scheduled to join the Kings in St. Louis but likely wouldn't play for a few days, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Analysis: Even if you're desperate, Sturm may not be of much use in weekly lineups this week, but his return appears to be close based on Murray's comments and the fact the Kings probably wouldn't have traded for him if they had to wait a long time.
News: The Bruins have traded Sturm (knee) to the Kings in exchange for future considerations, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The trade is pending Sturm passing a physical conducted by the Kings' medical staff, but assuming that goes as expected, the Bruins gain the cap relief they need to keep their current roster intact and the Kings add a veteran who brings speed and scoring ability to the table, when he is healthy.
News: The Bruins and Kings are still attempting to finalize a Sturm (knee) trade, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
Analysis: McKenzie believes there's a "real good chance" a trade happens Saturday, but as he points out, we thought the trade went through last week and that turned out not to be the case. If the two sides can put something through, it will be on the condition that Sturm passes a medical/physical examination by the Kings' doctors.
News: Sturm (knee) estimated that he's 10-to-14 days away from playing, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The report adds that Sturm's return to game action may not come in a Bruins' uniform, as the team is thought to be still working on dealing the winger in order to remain salary cap compliant.
News: Sturm (knee) expects to be ready to return to game action in mid-December, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Of course, given the team's salary cap pinch, where he will play remains to be seen. In order for the Bruins to activate Sturm, a trade would need to be made to make the team cap compliant. Such a deal could involve Sturm -- and a trade was rumored earlier this week -- or another player. Michael Ryder's name has been the one mentioned most frequently. Either way, Sturm is almost ready to go, but beyond where he will play, there are still questions regarding whether or not he'll still have his trademark wheels after another major knee injury.
News: Sturm (knee), was not on the ice for practice Friday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Coach Claude Julien indicated that Sturm's absence was for medical reasons, and not due to any pending trade. There were reports Thursday that the Bruins were dealing the winger to the Kings, but evidently no such deal was in place. "Marco is part of our hockey team right now," Julien said Friday. "I'm going to treat him the same way: He's a Boston Bruin." Of course, a deal could eventually happen, as something has to give, considering the Bruins' salary cap situation.
Sturm Remains With Boston, Trade With Kings On Hold
News: Contrary to earlier reports, the trade that would have sent Sturm (knee) to the Kings has not been completed, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN.ca.
Analysis: The trade isn't completely off the table, but is becoming increasingly unlikely, according to reports. For now, Sturm will remain on the long-term injured reserve with Boston.
News: Sturm (knee) was traded to the Kings on Thursday, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Sturm has been on long-term IR since the end of last season, but has been progressively working his way back to health, and his return would have put stress on Boston's salary cap. The Bruins will receive a conditional draft pick in return.
News: GM Peter Chiarelli hopes that Sturm (knee) will be back in the Bruins' forward mix by early December, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: That sounds promising, but Sturm is a little more cautious in his estimate. "I don't really know where I am, but somewhere in middle December is the most realistic," Sturm said of his potential target date for a return to action.
News: The Bruins have roughed out Jan. 1 as a potential return date for both Sturm (knee) and Marc Savard, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Once one or both of the B's injured forwards returns, the team will likely have some salary cap issues to contend with, but given the rough time-frame in play here, the Bruins definitely have some time to postpone that potential problem.
News: Sturm (knee), who is currently on long-term injured reserve, skated prior to the Bruins' practice Tuesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Sturm, whose return to skating had been delayed by some fluid in his surgically-repaired knee, said that he's feeling no pain in the knee, but noted that it's not as strong as the other one. He will skate on his own for the next few weeks in order to strengthen the knee. As for the possibility of returning by mid -or late-November, Sturm said, "it's going to be tough...I don't know. I really don't know. We just have to see how the next 2-3 weeks go. I want to make sure I'm going to be full strength. Before that, I'm not going to play."
Bruins' Sturm Expected to Resume Skating This Week
News: Sturm, who is recovering from offseason knee surgery, is expected to begin skating this week, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: A timetable for his return to game action has not been precisely mapped out, but a mid-November return has been Sturm's target all along.
Recovery From Knee Surgery Going Well for Bruins' Sturm
News: Sturm, who will start the season on long-term injured reserve, says the recovery of his right knee is progressing well, the Boston Globe reports. "It's all about getting my strength back and getting the muscle back that I pretty much lost," Sturm said. "It looks good. It feels good. I'm on time."
Analysis: Sturm hopes to return to the ice to skate within the next 3-4 weeks, and while a date for a return to game action hasn't been precisely mapped out, a mid-November return has been his target all along. Whether or not he'll be back that quickly remains to be seen, but by being on long-term IR, the Bruins benefit financially at least by gaining temporary salary cap relief.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Flyers. His recovery time is six months and he is expected to miss the start of the 2010-11 season.
Analysis: Sturm said he will have to wait for his MCL to heal before he can have surgery on his ACL. Sturm tore his ACL in 2008-09 and didn't return to the ice until 2009-10. He finished with 22 goals and 37 points in 76 games. The fact he continues to have knee problems will make him an injury-risk selection on Draft Day 2010. Sturm was nothing more than a low-end option to begin with.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm had a key goal during a 4-3 shootout win against the Capitals on Sunday. Sturm tied the game with 4:18 remaining in regulation for the Bruins. It was his 22nd goal and first score in 16 games.
Analysis: Sturm wrapped up his season with 37 points in 76 games. He had the seventh 20-goal campaign of his career and was able to bounce back from a serious knee injury that limited him to 19 games in 2008-09. Unfortunately, his overall offensive numbers suffered because the Bruins weren't a great offensive team. Sturm still showed he could be an effective two-way player, but he will remain a low-end Fantasy flier on Draft Day 2010.
News:Marco Sturm scored twice for Boston during a 3-0 win against the Canadiens on Sunday. Jaroslav Halak stopped Zdeno Chara's shot late in the first, but Sturm put away the rebound to put Boston up by two at 19:56. Sturm made it a three-goal lead 9:49 into the third when his long shot struck Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges' stick on its way past Halak.
Analysis: Sturm has four goals and six points in his last seven games. He is starting to come to life again after missing some time with a leg injury in January. Sturm has been one of the Bruins to show a scoring touch in 2009-10, but he remains a low-end Fantasy option until he has a few more two-goal games.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored in his return from a leg injury on Saturday vs. Los Angeles. Sturm had missed more than two weeks of action.
Analysis: Capable of scoring in the 50s when healthy and producing, Sturm was scoring a little more than usual before getting hurt and is worth a shot in deeper leagues for Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-7).
News: The Boston Globe reports that LW Marco Sturm (leg) practiced on Thursday, but isn't likely to play this week.
Analysis: Sturm has been out two weeks now with this nagging leg injury. Capable of scoring in the 50s when healthy and producing, Sturm is worth holding on to in deeper leagues.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm (leg) and LW Steve Begin (undisclosed) both didn't practice Monday but might skate later this week.
Analysis: Both of these guys are low-end option in deeper leagues when healthy, although Sturm certainly has more Fantasy value than Begin. Be sure to bench them both for Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31).
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (leg) missed Sunday's loss to the Hurricanes. He has now missed three straight contests.
Analysis: Sturm has had a quiet January with two goals and three points in seven games. He had a great December with seven goals and looked as though he was going to emerge as Boston's top scorer. He has since been slowed by the leg issue. Sturm remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (leg) missed Saturday's loss to the Senators.
Analysis: Sturm has had a quiet January with two goals and three points in seven games. He had a great December with seven goals and looked as though he was going to emerge as Boston's top scorer. He has since been slowed by the leg issue. Sturm remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm missed a third straight game on Thursday against the Blue Jackets because of a leg injury. He remains day to day.
Analysis: Sturm tried to practice on Wednesday, but he just couldn't finish the session. It doesn't appear he is ready for action. Sturm has had a quiet January with two goals and three points in seven games. He had a great December with seven goals and looked as though he was going to emerge as Boston's top scorer. He has since been slowed by the leg issue. Sturm remains a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm left practice early on Wednesday after feeling discomfort in his injured leg.
Analysis: If Sturm doesn't play on Thursday vs. Columbus, he will have missed a week of action with this injury. When healthy, Sturm has value in deeper Fantasy leagues, so keep an eye on his status heading into Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31).
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (leg) did not play Monday vs. Ottawa.
Analysis: Sturm was on fire to end December, and then got off to a good start in 2010 with his Winter Classic winner. However, his inconsistency leaves him as just a low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats when healthy.
News: The Bruins' official Twitter feed reports that LW Marco Sturm (leg) will not play Monday vs. Ottawa.
Analysis: Sturm was on fire to end December, and then got off to a good start in 2010 with his Winter Classic winner. His inconsistency leaves him as just a low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats when healthy. Don't risk him in Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 18-24).
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm, who leads Boston with 15 goals, missed Saturday's shootout loss to the Kings due to a leg injury.
Analysis: Sturm has been up and down this season and really only has value in deeper leagues as a low-end flier option when healthy.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored and assisted in Wednesday's loss to the Ducks, giving him his first points since scoring the Winter Classic winner on Jan. 1.
Analysis: Sturm was on fire to end December, and then got off to a good start in 2010 with his Fenway goal. However, he had gone four games without a point before Wednesday's haul. He remains just a low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm made it four games in a row with a goal when he scored the overtime winner in Boston's 2-1 win over the Flyers at the 2010 Winter Classic.
Analysis: While he doesn't have an assist since Dec. 10, Sturm has been finding a way to put the puck in the net on a frequent basis lately. He remains only worth using in deeper leagues for now, but will certainly start attracting attention in all formats with this latest run.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored for the third straight game during Wednesday's 4-0 win against the Thrashers. Sturm scored on the power play 12:56 into the game after Marc Savard's hard shot from the right faceoff circle hit the post with Zdeno Chara and Sturm in front of the crease. The puck went to Sturm, who poked in his team leading 13th goal. He also has scored in four of five games.
Analysis: Sturm has been playing very well since his elevation to the top line with Savard. He has gotten stronger with each month on the ice and is proving he has recovered from the knee injury that robbed him of most of the 2008-09 campaign. Boston is looking for scorers to replace Phil Kessel's presence and Sturm is finally stepping up to the challenge. He is a player to watch, but keep in mind that Sturm has never managed 30 goals in a season. He remains a low-end Fantasy start.
News:The Sports Xchange reports last week in Ottawa, center Patrice Bergeron tied winger Marco Sturm for the Bruins' lead in goals with his ninth to break a scoreless tie. But Sturm then broke the tie with his 10th. Sunday at Florida, right wing Michael Ryder scored to create a three-way tie with Sturm and Bergeron for the team lead, at 10 goals. Sturm then scored, this time getting the winner, for his 11th and the team lead. Sturm's winner went off both posts and then goalie Scott Clemmensen before trickling in. "I will take it," Sturm said.
Analysis: Sturm has scored twice in his last three games and has a season-high five goals in December. He has gotten stronger with each month on the ice and is proving he has recovered from the knee injury that robbed him of most of the 2008-09 campaign. Boston is looking for scorers to replace Phil Kessel's presence, however, Boston just isn't as explosive as last season. Consider Sturm a low-end Fantasy option.
News:Marco Sturm scored twice on Wednesday night to lead the Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sturm scored twice in 2:33 in the second period. The Lightning gave Sturm an alley and he took a shot, then followed after the rebound when Mike Smith let the puck drop to the ice at his right. Mark Recchi came in and swatted at it, but it was Sturm who pushed it over the goal line to make it 3-0. Sturm scored again minutes later when Recchi stole the puck from Andrej Meszaros along the boards and pushed it up to Patrice Bergeron, who crossed it to Sturm in the slot for the tip-in. "We had some chances. We just didn't finish," Lightning coach Rick Tocchet said. "Smitty didn't smother the puck a couple of times. Those are the ones that will hurt you."
Analysis: Sturm is up to eight goals on the season with five in his last nine games. It's kind of funny that he is getting hot as Boston is emerging from their early-season scoring woes. Sturm has looked recovered from a knee injury that robbed him of most of the 2008-09 season. Still, he is more of a low-end Fantasy start until he starts scoring on a more regular basis.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored a goal during Thursday's game against the Thrashers. Sturm deflected in a shot by Mark Recchi 5:59 into the game to give Boston a 1-0 lead. It was his fifth goal and third in six games.
Analysis: Sturm has looked fine coming off a major knee injury that ended his 2008-09 season after 19 games. He has definitely lacked a little bit of a scoring punch, but at least he is not having a miserable start to the season. Sturm is more of a low-end Fantasy option until the points start to pour in.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm is back feeling 100 percent after missing much of last season due to knee surgery. "Sometimes in games, it takes me 5-10 minutes to get it going," said the speedy, versatile winger, who has switched back and forth at left and right wing this season. "But I’ve talked to the trainers, and I guess it is normal."
Analysis: Sturm scored twice in his first three games this season but hasn't managed to light the lamp since then. He's still on the first line with David Krejci and Mark Recchi for now, but won't be for long if he continues this scoring drought. Continue to only worry about him in deeper leagues.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins RW Marco Sturm, who didn't play after Dec. 18 last season and battled a groin injury in training camp, scored his first goal of the season and had an assist in Saturday night's win against the Hurricanes. "It's been way too long," Sturm said. "I'm just glad I got it done."
Analysis: Strum has been elevated to the team's scoring line with the loss of Phil Kessel and Boston really hopes he gels with Milan Lucic and Marc Savard. Sturm is more of a low-end Fantasy option until he settles into a groove. But Saturday's game is a nice start.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins LW Marco Sturm, who didn't play after Dec. 18 last season because of a knee injury, moved to the other side to play alongside Marc Savard and Milan Lucic during Thursday's opener against the Capitals. "As the game went on we felt a little more comfortable with each other," Sturm said. "I think that in play we had a couple cycles with chances, but nothing great tonight. ... It's a work in progress. It wasn't a magical night."
Analysis: Since Phil Kessel is now in Toronto, the Bruins need a top-line presence on the right side of the ice. He might eventually lose that job to Michael Ryder or Blake Wheeler, but Boston feels Sturm has the ability to keep up with Savard. Sturm is more of a low-end Fantasy option until he settles into a groove.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm, who had knee surgery back in January, assisted in Tuesday's preseason-opening win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Sturm had seven goals and 13 points in 19 games before his 2008-09 season came to an end in early January. He added a plus-9 rating. Consider him an No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward on Draft Day. There is some injury risk involved however, since he is coming off a major knee injury and subsequent surgery.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins LW Marco Sturm said everything is coming along fine on his surgically repaired left knee. "I'm doing really good," he said. "I skated this week for the first time again. It was great. I had no pain, no nothing. At the same time, I'm not there yet. But I've still got a couple months to go. So I think for training camp it should be fine."
Analysis: Sturm's name has come up in trade rumors, and the Bruins looking to dump salary might move the veteran forward just to clear him off the books. Then again, he is a pretty effective scorer at a reasonable price ($3.5 million). Sturm had seven goals and 13 points in 19 games before his season came to an end in 2008-09. He added a plus-9 rating. For now, Sturm is returning to Boston. Therefore, consider him an No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward Draft Day. There is some injury risk involved since he is coming off a major knee injury.
News:The Sports Xchange reports LW Marco Sturm, whose 2008-09 season ended with a knee injury Dec. 18, would have to waive a no-trade clause if the Bruins want to move him and his $3.5 million for next season and 2010-11.
Analysis: The Bruins did pretty good without Sturm this season, so it's not hard to see why they might want to trade him. Then again, he is a pretty effective scorer at a reasonable price. Sturm had seven goals and 13 points in 19 games before his season came to an end. He added a plus-9 rating. For now, Sturm is returning to Boston. Therefore, consider him an No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward Draft Day. There is some injury risk involved since he is coming off a major knee injury.
News: Boston Bruins forward Marco Sturm is out for the season. Sturm, who led the Bruins with 27 goals last season, had surgery Tuesday on his left knee. Doctors repaired his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament and said the operation was successful.
Analysis: Sturm played 19 games this season and had seven goals and six assists before getting injured in an 8-5 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 18. Until this season, Sturm was a pretty durable player, so it looks like this year has just been one of those unfortunate things. Feel free to drop him in all formats.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm will undergo knee surgery on Tuesday and is out for the season.
Analysis: Until this season, Sturm was a pretty durable player, so it looks like this year has just been one of those unfortunate things. Feel free to drop him in all formats.
News: The Boston Herald reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm will undergo left knee surgery soon and will be out indefinitely.
Analysis: Until this season, Sturm was a pretty durable player, so it looks like this year has just been one of those unfortunate things. He's worth holding on to in deeper leagues, but don't waste a spot on him in 10-team formats.
News: LW Marco Sturm missed Saturday's game against Carolina with a knee injury and has now been placed on long-term injured reserve (minimum 30 days). He scored a goal in his first shift back from a concussion Thursday after missing 12 games, but then hurt his knee in the first period and did not return. Sturm won't be back until late January at the earliest.
Analysis: In his last eight games, Sturm has managed to score six times. His problem has been staying on the ice this season. Once he is back, he should be considered a No. 5 or No. 6 forward, but we'll have to wait and see how long he is going to stay on IR.
News: The Bruins took a 1-0 lead on the game's opening shift Thursday against the Maple Leafs when Marco Sturm, who missed the previous 12 games after sustaining a concussion, scored off a rebound 36 seconds into the game. Sturm left with 6:23 remaining in the first when he was hit along the boards. He grabbed his left knee as he was helped off and didn't return.
Analysis: Sturm has managed six goals in his last eight games and is starting to find his scoring touch. However, he just can't seem to stay healthy. It looks as though Sturm might be sidelined for a lengthy amount of time again, so keep him reserved until it appears he is back at 100 percent. Sturm is a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) should return to the Boston lineup Thursday vs. Toronto. "He feels good," Coach Claude Julien said. "If he comes in tonight and he's still feeling great, we'll still see him in the lineup."
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. He could be worth starting in most leagues for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28), especially with how well the Bruins are playing.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) practiced Wednesday and will be a game-day decision for Thursday's game vs. Toronto.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. He could be worth starting in most leagues for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 22-28), especially with how well the Bruins are playing.
News: The Bruins recalled F Martins Karsums from Providence of the AHL on an emergency basis and placed F Marco Sturm (Head/Neck) on long term injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 17.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. Since he is going to be out for a while, he should be benched in all leagues, but is worth stashing for if and when he comes back to the ice.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) was not in the lineup Saturday against the Thrashers. He has missed the last 12 games and remains questionable heading into Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. This is obviously not one of those times since he can't seem to get back on the ice.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) was not in the lineup Friday against the Thrashers. He has missed the last 11 games and remains questionable heading into Saturday's rematch with the Thrashers.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. This is obviously not one of those times since he can't seem to get back on the ice.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm remains day-to-day, with his return solely depending on how he feels.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. This is obviously not one of those times since he can't seem to get back on the ice.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) was not in the lineup Wednesday against the Lightning. He has missed the last nine games and still remains questionable heading into Friday at Atlanta.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. This is obviously not one of those times since he can't seem to get back on the ice.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) was not in the lineup Monday against the Lightning. He has missed the last nine games and still remains questionable heading into Wednesday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Sturm has solid scoring skills when healthy, but he is a streaky player and should only be started when he is on a roll. This is obviously not one of those times since he can't seem to get back on the ice.
News:Marco Sturm missed his eighth consecutive game Saturday night vs. Tampa with what the team is calling an upper body injury. According to coach Claude Julien, Sturm suffered a neck injury during the Bruins' 2-1 win over the Blackhawks on Nov. 17. "It's a cautionary thing," Julien told the Boston Globe. "He could be 100 percent tomorrow."
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but he will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll. He remains an injury-risk start for the time being. His next opportunity to get back on the ice will be Saturday night at Florida.
News:Marco Sturm missed his seventh consecutive game Thursday night in Tampa with what the team is calling an upper body injury. According to coach Claude Julien, Sturm suffered a neck injury during the Bruins' 2-1 win over the Blackhawks on Nov. 17. "It's a cautionary thing," Julien told the Boston Globe. "He could be 100 percent tomorrow."
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but he will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll. He remains an injury-risk start for the time being. His next opportunity to get back on the ice will be Saturday night at Florida.
News: The Boston Globe reports Bruins LW Marco Sturm (head/neck) will not play Thursday against the Lightning. "He didn't skate [in the morning workout]," said Julien, "and to be honest, we kept him off the ice."
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but he will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll. He remains an injury-risk start for the time being.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm practiced Monday and is targeting Thursday for a return to the lineup.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but he will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll. He is not worth risking in Fantasy Week 9 (Dec. 1-7), as the Bruins only play twice.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm missed a sixth straight game Saturday with an upper-body injury. He remains questionable for the Bruins next game on Thursday at Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but he will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll. He continues to be a risky injury start, and things doesn't look good for Fantasy Week 9 (Dec. 1-7).
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm missed a fifth straight game Friday with an upper-body injury as Boston defeated the Islanders 7-2.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but he will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll. He continues to be a risky injury start, and things doesn't look good for Fantasy Week 9 (Dec. 1-7).
News: The Boston Herald reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm (upper body) will not play in Wednesday's game at Buffalo.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but five of those points have come in the last six games so it's taken him a little while to get going. Sturm, who is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals, will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start only when he is on a roll.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm, who has missed three games with an upper-body injury, didn't practice Monday and remains a question mark for Wednesday's game at Buffalo.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but five of those points have come in the last six games so it's taken him a little while to get going. Sturm, who is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals, will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start when he is on a roll. He's definitely an injury risk start for Week 8 (Nov. 24-30) at this point, and you should probably look elsewhere.
News: Bruins left wing Marco Sturm missed his 3rd straight game Saturday against the Canadiens because of an upper-body injury and is day-to-day.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but five of those points have come in the last six games so it's taken him a little while to get going. Sturm, who is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals, will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start when he is on a roll. He's definitely an injury risk start for Week 8 (Nov. 24-30) at this point.
News: Bruins left wing Marco Sturm missed his second straight game Friday against the Panthers because of an upper-body injury and is day-to-day. He is questionable for Saturday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but five of those points have come in the last six games so it's taken him a little while to get going. Sturm, who is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals, will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start when he is on a roll. Monitor this injury heading into Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 24-30).
News: Bruins forward Marco Sturm missed Wednesday's game against the Sabres with an upper body injury. He remains day-to-day and questionable for Friday against the Panthers.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with six goals and six assists, but five of those points have come in the last six games so it's taken him a little while to get going. Sturm, who is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals, will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start when he is on a roll. Monitor this injury heading into Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 24-30).
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins LW Marco Sturm is unlikely to play Wednesday against Buffalo. Sturm is dealing with an upper-body ailment.
Analysis: Sturm is off to a decent start this season with only six goals and six assists, but five of those points have come in the last six games so it's taken him a little while to get going. Sturm, who is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals, will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start when he is on a roll. Monitor this injury heading into Fantasy Week 8 (Nov. 24-30).
News:Marco Sturm and Stephane Yelle each scored two goals and the Boston Bruins snapped a 12-game losing streak against the Montreal Canadiens with a 6-1 victory Thursday night. Both of Sturm's goals came on the power play. He now has five goals and two assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Sturm is finally getting on track for Boston after getting just one goal and five points in 11 October games. He already has seven points in November and is looking for a seventh straight season of 20-plus goals. Sturm will have his ups-and-downs, so he remains more of a No. 5 Fantasy forward to start when he is on a roll.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored his fourth goal of the season in a win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday and now has 10 points.
Analysis: Sturm appears right on track to get close to the 56 points he put up last season. That makes him a low-end starting Fantasy forward in deeper formats, but not much more.
News:Marco Sturm scored two goals to help the Bruins beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Saturday night. Bruins rookie Blake Wheeler dug the puck out of the corner and fed Sturm in the left faceoff circle and he fired a one-timer past Dallas goalie Marty Turco 2:41 into the first period to give Boston a 1-0 lead. Sturm scored his second of the night on a power play off passes from P.J. Axelsson and Michael Ryder to make it 5-1.
Analysis: Sturm had just two assists in his previous seven games before totaling two goals Saturday. He has been dropped to the team's third scoring line, but expect him to bounce all over the place in 2008-09. He has scored 20 goals for six straight campaigns, but Sturm has really maxed out his offensive potential. He remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm had a goal and an assist during Saturday's 4-2 win against the Senators. Sturm opened the scoring with a backhand shot past Martin Gerber 1:06 into the game. He had an assist on Phil Kessel's power-play goal in the second period.
Analysis: Sturm has one goal and two assists in four games this season. He is situated on the team's second line with Patrice Bergeron and Phil Kessel. Sturm has had two 50-point outings in his previous three seasons and has scored 20 goals for six straight campaigns. He has really maxed out his offensive potential, but remains a decent No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward.
News:Marco Sturm scored a goal and had an assist Saturday afternoon when the Boston Bruins blanked the Ottawa Senators 4-0. Sturm has now scored goals in three consecutive games and has five points in those contests.
Analysis: Sturm has been a big reason for the Bruins being in the playoffs scheme down the stretch. He has 27 goals and 29 assists and should be able to reach the 30 mark for both categories. Sturm has averaged about a point per game in the last 26 games. He has re-emerged as a solid No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Marco Sturm scored the second of two 5-on-3 power-play goals late in the third period to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Sturm's winner came when he banged in David Krejci's goal-mouth pass with 2:16 remaining.
Analysis: Sturm has been a big reason for the Bruins being in the playoffs scheme down the stretch. He has 24 goals and 25 assists for the season and has been averaging about a point per game the last 25 games. He has re-emerged as a solid No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored his 23rd goal of the season on a slap shot at 17:03 of the second period Monday against the Capitals. The goal extended his points streak to eight games. He has four goals and seven assists in that span.
Analysis: The Bruins are making a surge toward the playoffs and Sturm has been a big reason why. He has managed 25 points (12 goals) in his last 25 games. You can't get much better than a point per game average. He has re-emerged as a solid No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Marco Sturm scored twice to reach 200 NHL goals Thursday night and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 to earn their fifth consecutive victory. Sturm beat Conklin 9:49 into the game when he redirected Chuck Kobasew's shot through the goalie's pads. Then Sturm scored again 2:18 later with a slapper from the left circle.
Analysis: Sturm scored his 21st and 22nd goals and has made it over the 20-goal mark for a sixth straight season. Sturm remains a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at the present time.
News:Marco Sturm scored the only goal of the shootout to give the Bruins a 5-4 victory and hand the Florida Panthers another tough loss. "We knew they had a lot of two-goal leads and they blew it in the third period and we just kept going," Sturm said. "It's a great feeling." Sturm opened the shootout by beating Tomas Vokoun with a quick shot between the legs. He was 0-for-4 in shootouts this season.
Analysis: Sturm also scored his 20th goal in the second period of regulation time and also had two assists for a productive game. He has reached the 20-goal mark for a sixth straight season. Sturm remains a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm tallied an assist and finished at minus-1 Tuesday against the Hurricanes. He now has two goals and three assists in his last six games. Sturm reached 20 assists for the seventh time in his career.
Analysis: Sturm has been having a pretty average season by his standards. He has had more than 50 points just once in his career and is at 39 after 57 games. He is one goal away from a sixth straight season of 20 goals. Sturm remains a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward at this time.
News:Marco Sturm tied the game for the Bruins with 3:50 left in regulation when he finished off a nifty transition rush and burst into the Sabres' end to beat Ryan Miller with a snap shot on the short side.
Analysis: Sturm has been a steady contributor for the Bruins this season and the veteran remains on pace to set career highs in goals, assists and points. Right now he has 18 goals and 17 assists. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at the moment.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm was back in action after missing Tuesday's game in Ottawa with the flu. Sturm played 18 minutes and had one shot on goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Detroit. Sturm had 17 goals and 17 assists for the season.
Analysis: Sturm has been a steady contributor for the Bruins this season and the veteran remains on pace to set career highs in goals, assists and points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at the moment.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm did not play Thursday against Ottawa because of flu-like symptoms. Sturm had five goals in his previous six games and has 17 goals and 17 assists for the season.
Analysis: Sturm has been a steady contributor for the Bruins this season and the veteran remains on pace to set career highs in goals, assists and points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at the moment.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm made it five goals in his last six games when he scored in a 3-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday night. Sturm now has 17 goals and 17 assists this season.
Analysis: Sturm has been a steady contributor for the Bruins this season and the veteran remains on pace to set career highs in goals, assists and points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward at the moment.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored for the fourth time in his last five games Tuesday as Boston fell 8-2 to the Canadiens. Sturm now has 16 goals and 16 assists on the season.
Analysis: Sturm is now averaging a point per game in nine January contests and hasn't looked this good since November when he posted 12 points in 13 games. Sturm has proven to be a streaky player. He is not going to dazzle a lot of Fantasy owners with his play, but he is a sound NHL player and appears headed for a sixth straight season of 40-plus points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored for the third consecutive game in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers. Sturm has three goals and two assists in the last three games. In the closing 20 seconds of overtime, Sturm also hit the right post, and Marc Savard missed an open net. Sturm has 15 goals and 16 assists.
Analysis: Sturm is now averaging a point per game in seven January contests and hasn't looked this good since November when he posted 12 points in 13 games. Sturm has proven to be a streaky player. He is not going to dazzle a lot of Fantasy owners with his play, but he is a sound NHL player and appears headed for a sixth straight season of 40-plus points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored for the second consecutive game during Thursday's contest against the Maple Leafs. Sturm took a nifty pass from Marc Savard that hopped over the stick of Tomas Kaberle, and he backhanded it in at 15:59 of the second period. He now has three goals and three assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Sturm is now averaging a point per game in six January contests and hasn't looked this good since November when he posted 12 points in 13 games. Sturm has proven to be a streaky player. He is not going to dazzle a lot of Fantasy owners with his play, but he is a sound NHL player and appears headed for a sixth straight season of 40-plus points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: LW Marco Sturm gets back on the stat sheet with a goal and assist in Boston's 4-3 overtime win at Philadelphia on Saturday. Sturm assisted on Marc Savard's goal, who later returned the favor. Both goals were scored on the power play. Sturm has 12 goals and 14 assists.
Analysis: Sturm is not going to dazzle a lot of Fantasy owners with his play, but he is a sound NHL player and appears headed for a sixth straight season of 40-plus points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News:Marco Sturm scored a short-handed goal with 0.6 seconds left in the first period and the Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Saturday night. With Boston defenseman Zdeno Chara off for slashing, defenseman Andrew Ference's clearing pass sent Sturm in on a breakaway. He fired a wrist shot over the net, collected the rebound off the backboards, shifted in front and tucked the puck between Kevin Weekes' pads. He now has a point in two straight games after not recording one in his previous five.
Analysis: Sturm is not going to dazzle a lot of Fantasy owners with his play, but he is a sound NHL player and appears headed for a sixth straight season of 40-plus points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm ended a mini-points drought with an assist during Thursday's game against the Capitals. Sturm hadn't tallied a point in five games before assisting on Zdeno Chara's power-play goal in the third period. He now has one goal and two assists in his last seven games.
Analysis: Sturm is not going to dazzle a lot of Fantasy owners with his play, but he is a sound NHL player and appears headed for a sixth straight season of 40-plus points. Consider him a decent No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm returned to the lineup Thursday against the Devils after missing Wednesday's game because of a head injury sustained Monday. He failed to record a point in 17:29 of ice time and finished at minus-1.
Analysis: Sturm has nine goals and 20 points this season. Sturm has been having a solid season with the Bruins, but is still nothing more than a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm missed his first game Wednesday against the Thrashers since taking a puck in the head Monday against the Sabres.
Analysis: Sturm has nine goals and 20 points this season. Sturm has been having a solid season with the Bruins, but is still nothing more than a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Bruins second-leading scorer Marco Sturm was hit near the eye with the puck in the first period and didn't return in Boston's 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. After the game, Boston coach Claude Julien said Sturm's eye was at first completely swollen shut, but shortly after was able to open it. Julien said he didn't believe Sturm would miss the Bruins' next game at Atlanta on Wednesday night. "We didn't want to take a chance at putting him out there," Julien said.
Analysis: Sturm, who has nine goals and 20 points, played four shifts and just over 3 minutes before leaving. After being struck while on the bench, he was helped to the Boston locker room by a trainer. Sturm has played 28 games this season, his third with Boston after being acquired from San Jose in the Joe Thornton trade in November, 2005. Treat Sturm as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward when he's healthy.
News: Bruins second-leading scorer Marco Sturm was hit in the head with the puck in the first period and didn't return in Boston's game on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Sturm, who has nine goals and 20 points, played four shifts and just over 3 minutes before leaving.
Analysis: After being struck Sturm skated off the ice on his own, but was helped to the Boston locker room by a trainer. Sturm has played 28 games this season, his third with Boston after being acquired from San Jose in the Joe Thornton trade in Nov. 2005. Treat him as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward when he's healthy.
News: LW Marco Sturm notched another assist against New Jersey Wednesday.
Analysis: Sturm hasn't scored in eight games. Treat him as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: LW Marco Sturm had two assists Tuesday night against Toronto.
Analysis: Sturm has never scored more than 29 goals in his career, but he has nine in 18 games and could be on his way to his first ever 30-goal season. Treat Sturm as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm extended his goal streak to four games midway through the second period Saturday against the Canadiens when he scored his ninth of the season on a power play to tie it at 3.
Analysis: Sturm has never scored more than 29 goals in his career, but he has nine in 18 games and could be on his way to his first ever 30-goal season. Treat Sturm as a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored a goal and finished at even during Saturday's game against the Sabres. Sturm scored when he stole the puck off the stick of Maxim Afinogenov at the Bruins' blue line and started a 2-on-1 break with Marc Savard, who set up Sturm with a perfect cross-ice pass that the winger redirected behind Ryan Miller.
Analysis: Sturm has four of his seven goals in the last seven games. He also has three assists in that span. Sturm has managed to notch more than 50 points just once in the last nine seasons, but he has finished with more than 40 points the last five seasons. He remains a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy forward in larger formats.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored the team's only goal Saturday against the Flyers on the power play in the second period. It was his third goal in his last five games.
Analysis: Sturm has managed to notch more than 50 points just once in the last nine seasons, but he has finished with more than 40 points the last five seasons. He remains a No. 5 or No. 6 Fantasy forward in larger formats.
News: Marco Sturm scored on his only two goals of the season and he finished with a plus-2 rating in exactly 18 minutes of ice time in Thursday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: After posting just one assist in the first four games, Sturm has been solid in the past two. He has four points (2 G, 2 A) during the span and will look to keep it going on Saturday against the Rangers.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm assisted on both of Boston's goals during a 2-1 win Saturday against the Sharks. It was his first helpers of the season.
Analysis: Sturm has been a consistent points producer throughout his career, but has only eclipsed the 50-point mark once. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier.
News: After going scoreless in his first two preseason games, Marco Sturm got onto the scoresheet with a goal and minus-1 rating in 15:48 of ice time on Thursday in Montreal.
Analysis: Sturm likes to shoot the puck, as evidenced by his five SOG on Thursday. He'll make things happen as long as he can stay healthy. Consider him a decent No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in leagues of 12 or more teams.
News: Marco Sturm had two goals and an assist to lift the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Analysis: Sturm ended a three-game scoreless stretch with the big game. Despite the difficult rough patch recently, he is a solid No. 5 or 6 Fantasy forward in all leagues.
News: Marco Sturm scored a goal and added a plus-1 rating in 17:37 of ice time in Sunday's game against the Devils. He has points in six straight games (2 goals, 5 assists).
Analysis: Sturm has re-emerged as a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in most formats with his recent hot play.
News: Boston Bruins left wing Marco Sturm agreed to a multi-year contract extension Saturday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Sturm has 20 goals and 11 assists this season. In 2005, the Bruins traded star center Joe Thornton to San Jose for Sturm, Brad Stuart and Wayne Primeau. Sturm remains a solid middle of the road Fantasy forward.
News: The Boston Globe reports the Bruins and Marco Sturm might be near a four-year contract extension to remain in Beantown. General managed Peter Chiarelli said Monday that re-signing the veteran is very high on his priority list.
Analysis: Sturm has managed seven goals over the past eight games, as he has re-emerged as a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in most leagues.
News: Marco Sturm posted a goal and even rating in 18:31 of ice time in Monday's win at Philadelphia, scoring in his second straight game.
Analysis: Sturm has been on fire lately, posting seven goals over the past seven games. He has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues while he is red hot.
News: Brandon Bochenski and Marco Sturm scored power-play goals 62 seconds apart in the first period and Tim Thomas stopped 32 shots on Tuesday night to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Analysis: In addition to the power play goal mentioned above, he also had another tally and plus-1 rating in the win. He has four goals over the past two games and five in the past four contests. He is a solid No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in most formats, especially while red hot.
News: Marco Sturm (head) returned to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes. He was scoreless with two shots on goal in 17:40 of ice time.
Analysis: Despite the scoreless game, Sturm should be re-inserted into the active lineup for Fantasy Week 20 (Feb. 12-18) if he can play over the weekend.
News: Marco Sturm (head) remained sidelined for Tuesday's game at Washington and he is considered questionable for Thursday's game at home against Carolina.
Analysis: Sturm remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Marco Sturm was unable to practice on Friday after taking an accidental stick to the head from D Henrik Tallinder on Thursday against the Sabres. The Boston Globe is reporting he did not travel with the team to Carolina on Saturday.
Analysis: It is uncertain if Sturm will miss any additional time, but consider reserving him for Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 5-11) if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm has two goals in 11 games since his Dec. 19 hat trick at Ottawa.
Analysis: Continue to use Sturm as a low-end Fantasy forward and hope the second half has better things in store.
News: Marco Sturm scored a goal in Tuesday's game at Ottawa to go along with an even rating and four shots on goal in 15:39 of ice time.
Analysis: Sturm has managed two goals and three assists over the past nine games since a hat trick back on Dec. 19 at Ottawa against these same Senators.
News: LW Marco Sturm assisted on Boston's only goal Monday but has scored one goal in six games since his hat trick on Dec. 19.
Analysis: Continue to use Sturm as a low-end Fantasy forward. He won't be a guy that will pour in the goals at a rapid pace, but he is useful in most leagues.
News: Marco Sturm (lower body injury) was able to play in Tuesday's game at Columbus. He was scoreless with a minus-3 rating in 20:10 of ice time with four shots.
Analysis: Despite having a forgettable game on Tuesday, it appears safe to get him back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: The Boston Herald reports Marco Sturm suffered a 'lower body' injury late in the third period of Saturday's game against the Canadiens and he did not return. Coach Dave Lewis said he is hopeful Sturm will be able to return Tuesday at Columbus.
Analysis: Keep Sturm reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 13 (Dec. 25-31) if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Marco Sturm scored three times and Marc Savard had two goals and two assists, leading Boston to a 7-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Sturm's first hat trick came on Dec. 23, 1998, with San Jose at Edmonton. He enjoyed pointing out that it came at the expense of current Bruins goalie coach Bob Essensa.
News: Marco Sturm is still very disappointing for Fantasy owners this season, but at least he has managed three goals and six points over the past 10 games.
Analysis: Sturm started with just two goals and four points in the first 14 games. He remains useful only in larger Fantasy leagues as a No. 5 or 6 forward at this point.
News: Marco Sturm is back on a scoring line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Boyes. The BBS line was back together for Thursday's game against the Sabres, as coach Dave Lewis tries to jump-start his offense.
Analysis: These three players are likely to see an increase in Fantasy value as long as they can stick together for a while.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm (thigh) returned to action Thursday after missing the previous four games. He logged 15:39 of ice time, took three shots and finished with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Sturm back in your Fantasy lineup. Keep an eye on how he plays after missing a few games, but consider him a viable No. 3 Fantasy forward in the meantime.
News: Bruins forward Marco Sturm missed his fourth consecutive game on Saturday with a leg injury.
Analysis: Sturm is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 23-29) if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Bruins forward Marco Sturm missed his third consecutive game on Thursday with a leg injury.
Analysis: Sturm is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 23-29) if you have healthier alternatives.
News: The Boston Globe reports Marco Sturm has been sidelined due to a swollen left thigh, but he might be able to return to the lineup as soon as Thursday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Sturm is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all leagues for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 23-29) if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Glen Murray has two goals, an assist and a minus-2 rating in five games so far this season. Marco Sturm has managed a goal, assist and minus-2 rating during the same span.
Analysis: Despite the inauspicious beginning to the season, Murray and Sturm remain must-starts in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Bruins LW Marco Sturm scored a goal and had an assist in the team's 8-3 loss to the Panthers on Friday.
Analysis: Sturm is an outstanding No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward in all leagues early in the season.
News: Glen Murray, Marc Savard and Marco Sturm will comprise the team's second scoring line behind the youngster trio of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Boyes and Phil Kessel on the top unit.
Analysis: Murray, Savard and Sturm are all outstanding No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forwards in all leagues heading into the regular season.
News: Marco Sturm was outstanding since his trade from the San Jose Sharks in December, as he posted 23 goals, 20 assists and a team-best plus-14 rating in 51 games with the Bruins. He also had six goals and 16 points with the Sharks in 23 games.
Analysis: Sturm was nearly on a point-per-game pace with the Bruins and makes for a decent keeper in most larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Marco Sturm (flu) was able to suit up for Saturday's game at Montreal after missing Wednesday's game at Buffalo.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Sturm back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Marco Sturm missed Wednesday's game at Buffalo due to the flu.
Analysis: Sturm is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily Fantasy leagues if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Marco Sturm picked up an assist and plus-2 rating with three shots on goal in 19:22 of ice time in Monday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Sturm has been on fire in the month of March, picking up 15 points (7 G, 8 A) and a plus-6 rating in 15 games.
News: Marco Sturm picked up an assist in Monday's game at N.Y. Rangers to push his point streak to six games.
Analysis: Sturm has eight points (2 G, 6 A) and a plus-3 rating during his impressive run. He has emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues since his trade from San Jose for Joe Thornton.
News: Marco Sturm scored two goals with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in 19:20 of ice time in Tuesday's game at Toronto.
Analysis: Sturm nearly picked up a hat trick in the final moments of regulation, but was denied by Mikael Tellqvist. He has seven points (5 G, 2 A) over the past eight games.
News: After returning from a shoulder injury, Marco Sturm has posted three goals in three games since the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Sturm is sitting with 23 goals, which puts him just five short of his career-best. He is an oustanding Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: Marco Sturm, who missed the chance to represent Team Germany in the Olympics due to a shoulder injury, was able to play on Wednesday at Carolina. He scored a goal and had a plus-1 rating with two shots on goal in 17:21 of ice time.
Analysis: Sturm was unable to take slap shots in a skating session over the weekend, but he looked fine in Wednesday's game. Get him back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Sturm (separated shoulder) was able to skate at the end of the week for the first time since suffering the injury on Feb. 4. He said he expects to be ready on March 1 at Carolina. "I'm not 100 percent, but I feel good. It was a good week off for me and it should be good for when (the season resumes)," said Sturm.
Analysis: Sturm did not take any slap shots during the skating session, but he expects to be ready on Wednesday. If you like to roll the dice, re-insert Sturm back into your active Fantasy lineup. If you have healthier alternatives, wait to see how he reacts in the three games with the Bruins in the upcoming scoring period before activating him.
News: The Boston Globe reports Marco Sturm will miss at least the next two games due to an "upper body" injury and he is considered doubtful to play in Saturday's game against the Lightning.
Analysis: Sturm notified Team Germany that his participation in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games is not looking good due to the injury. Keep him reserved until after the break in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Bruins will be without Marco Sturm until at least Saturday vs. Tampa Bay while trying to recover from what the team is calling an upper body injury. Sturm already missed Sunday's game vs. Carolina. "We have to wait and see. The next two games (I'm out) for sure, then I don't know about Saturday," Sturm told the Boston Herald. "It could be a week, could be a couple of weeks."
Analysis: Sturm has flourished since coming over from San Jose in the Joe Thornton trade. The Bruins might decide to just let him rest through the Olympics and return close to 100 percent when the schedule resumes March 1.
News: Boston was without left wing Marco Sturm on Sunday, who sustained an upper-body injury in the Bruins' 2-0 loss to Montreal Saturday.
Analysis: He's questionable for Feb. 8 at Pittsburgh.
News: Marco Sturm has scored 14 goals and 10 assists in 26 games, with a plus-10, since coming to Boston in the Joe Thornton deal. Since Thornton has joined Jonathan Cheechoo's line in that trade, he leads all players with 21 goals. He also has 12 assists in that span.
Analysis: Only eight other wingers have more goals than Sturm in that span. Cheechoo has turned into a Fantasy stud with the addition of Thornton. Start both in all formats.
News: Marco Sturm scored two goals and added an assist on Patrice Bergeron's game-winner in overtime, as the Bruins edged the Ducks in Boston on Monday afternoon.
Analysis: Sturm has picked up 17 points (9 G, 8 A) and a plus-6 rating in 19 games since being acquired from the Sharks in the Joe Thornton deal. If you need consistent scoring from a wing and he is available, pounce on him immediately in your Fantasy league.
News: Marco Sturm scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's game at Washington. He also had a plus-2 rating with seven shots on goal in 15:28 of ice time.
Analysis: Sturm has posted nine points (5 G, 4 A) and a plus-4 rating over the past 10 games since being acquired from San Jose.
News: Marco Sturm will be back to represent Team Germany for the second time in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Analysis: Sturm has been coming around since his trade from the Sharks to the Bruins and he is a nice veteran player to help out the young German squad.
News: Marco Sturm had a goal and minus-2 rating in Sunday's game at Vancouver in 17:44 of ice time.
Analysis: Sturm has really gelled with linemates Patrice Bergeron and Brad Boyes in his new home. Sturm has three points (2 G, 1 A) in three games in Beantown. If he is available, pick him up immediately.
News: Marco Sturm scored the game-winning goal in his debut for the Bruins on Thursday against Ottawa. He also picked up an assist and plus-1 rating in 23:45 of ice time.
Analysis: Sturm certainly endeared himself early to the Boston faithful, but it will take a lot more performances like this one to get them to come around on Wednesday's trade for Joe Thornton.
News: Marco Sturm was traded to the Bruins along with forward Wayne Primeau and defenseman Brad Stuart for captain Joe Thornton on Wednesday evening.
Analysis: Sturm might get a jump-start, as a change of scenery might do him some good. If he is available in your Fantasy league, grab him immediately as he might see a slight increase in value.
News: Marco Sturm had a goal and an assist in Saturday's game against the Blackhawks.
Analysis: Sturm has scored in three of the past four games and he has six points (3 G, 3 A) in five games this season.
News: Marco Sturm will skate alongside rookie Ryan Clowe and Patrick Marleau, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Analysis: Sturm should be a strong Fantasy player alongside Marleau, but keep an eye on how he gels with the young Clowe.
News: Marco Sturm (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by San Jose Saturday. The team called up Brad Boyes and Miroslav Zalesak to replace him in the lineup.
Analysis: Sturm might not make it back to play this season. The two call-ups are hot prospects with deft scoring touches. Sturm owners should consider picking whichever one starts off with more ice time.
News: Marco Sturm dislocated his ankle in the first period of Friday's game against Colorado. The injury could force him out for the remainder of the season. He was carried off the ice on a stretcher.
Analysis: Sturm was having a great season with the second-most goals (21) on the Sharks. He also led the team in power-play goals.
News: Marco Sturm had two assists in Friday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Sturm has picked up 14 points (7 G, 7 A) in 11 games during the month of February.
News: Marco Sturm scored a goal for the third straight game on Thursday.
Analysis: Sturm has 12 points (7 G, 5 A) in 10 games during the month of February.
News: Marco Sturm scored a goal, added two assists and was a plus-2 in Thursday's win at Chicago.
Analysis: Sturm has seven points (3 G, 4 A) during his current four-game points streak.
News: Marco Sturm (chest) was scoreless in Thursday's game. He had a minus-1 rating in 13:14 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Sturm back into the active lineup.
News: Sturm (chest) was in the lineup on Monday. He was scoreless in 14:14 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Sturm back into the active lineup in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Marco Sturm missed Thursday's game against the Canucks due to a chest injury.
Analysis: Sturm is day to day. He suffered the injury late in Tuesday's loss to Dallas.
News: Marco Sturm scored his sixth goal in six games Saturday against Nashville. He currently leads the Sharks with nine goals, and has goals in each of his past three games. "When you're hot, you're hot," Sturm said. "Things are just going in right now. I'm trying to shoot a lot because I know I'm hot."
Analysis: Sturm is worth having in your active Fantasy lineup as long as he stays hot. However, be aware he'll need to be rested at times, as his plus/minus is going to struggle on a poor San Jose team.
News: Marco Sturm returned to action Saturday in Calgary, sporting a full visor to protect his broken nose. He was scoreless in the game.
Analysis: Keep Sturm active in larger leagues.
News: Marco Sturm (nose) will play on Saturday against Calgary, according to the San Jose Mercury News. He will wear a faceshield to protect his broken nose.
Analysis: Sturm will skate with Patrick Marleau and Jonathan Cheechoo. It appears safe to keep Sturm in the active lineup.
News: Marco Sturm was hit in the face while sitting on the bench in the second period. He left to receive medical attention was unable to return.
Analysis: Sturm suffered a large cut on his nose. He is considered day to day.
News:The Mercury News reports that Sturm left Saturday's preseason game in the third period with a groin strain. He is expected to play Thursday, and might be worth starting this week in deeper leagues after a phenomenal preseason.
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News: Sturm re-signed with the Sharks on Monday. Sturm recorded a career-high 41 points last season and was a +23. He continues to improve and is a solid reserve forward in deeper Fantasy leagues.
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News: Sturm was inactive over the weekend because of a sore hand. He will be evaluated on a daily basis. Use another wing for the upcoming action.
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News: Sturm was scratched from Thursday's game because of a sore hand. He will be evaluated on a daily basis. His injury doesn't seem to be serious enough to keep him out of action next week.
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News: Sturm is expected to fly to Salt Lake City on Saturday in order to join Team Germany for a qualifying match against Slovakia in the Olympics. However, he is expected to return to the Sharks in time for Sunday's game against Carolina.
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News: Sturm should return from an elbow injury in time for Tuesday's game against St. Louis. He missed Saturday's game against Florida, but looks safe to use this week if you need him.
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