Nico Sturm has secured a two-year contract valued at $4 million with the Minnesota Wild, an average annual value of $2 million. The 30-year-old forward, who previously played for the San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers, recorded 14 points in 62 games last season, including a modest contribution of one assist in 15 games after being traded to Florida. Despite the Panthers' victory in the Stanley Cup Finals, Sturm was unable to find the scoresheet during their playoff run, failing to register a point in eight games.

Sturm's career statistics reflect a total of 92 points, with 46 goals and 46 assists across 331 regular-season games for multiple teams including the Wild, Colorado Avalanche, Sharks, and Panthers. His playoff experience includes two goals and three assists in 30 games, and he is also a Stanley Cup champion from his time with the Avalanche in 2022.