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Nico Sturm

2018–present · Centre on the Minnesota Wild roster (checked 2026-09-25). Roster record only — no verified honours data yet. Official NHL season-by-season record (points) checked 2026-09-25.

Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
40.1
In-sport score
45.6
Cross-sport score
40.1
Cultural & brand footprint 48/100 · total legacy 44.6
NHL games
380
NHL goals
51
NHL assists
52
NHL points
103
NHL award: Stanley Cup
2
Number
78

Category profile

Dominance
42.1
Peak
52.2
Longevity
50.6
Honours
32
Statistics
54.4

Career timeline · Points per season

SeasonPoints per seasonShare of career
20180
20192
202017
202120
202226
202313
202414
202511

Data sources

  • https://www.nhl.com/player/8481477
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nico_Sturm
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template%3AMinnesota_Wild_roster

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Nico Sturm ranks #449 in Ice Hockey

Nico Sturm ranks #449 in Ice Hockey and #4857 of 5078 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 45.6/100.

The verified career covers 2018–present and 8 documented seasons. Peak is 52.2/100, with Statistics the strongest category at 54.4/100 (15% weight). Key metrics: NHL games 380, NHL goals 51, NHL assists 52, NHL points 103.

Nearest context: ahead Bowen Byram (45.6); behind Ross Colton (45.6). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Nico Sturm GOAT Score explained

Dominance42.1/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 42.1/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak52.2/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 52.2/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity50.6/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 50.6/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours32/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 32/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics54.4/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 54.4/100, based on the verified career record.

Nico Sturm — frequently asked

Is Nico Sturm the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Nico Sturm ranks #449 in Ice Hockey with a GOAT Score of 45.6/100, behind Wayne Gretzky (97.8).
What is Nico Sturm's GOAT Score?
45.6/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 42.1 (25%), Peak 52.2 (20%), Longevity 50.6 (20%), Honours 32 (20%), Statistics 54.4 (15%).
Where does Nico Sturm rank all time?
#4857 of 5078 eligible athletes across all sports and #449 in Ice Hockey.
Nico Sturm vs Bowen Byram: who ranks higher?
Nico Sturm ranks higher at 45.6 versus Bowen Byram at 45.6, a margin of 0.0 points.

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