Marco Sturm

[Eye of Ra]

Just saw that he got a head coach job in NHL. What are you guys memories of him as a player? Was he any good?

 

[Barrie22]

He got traded for thornton, thats my only memory of him.

 

[zombie kopitar]

Other than than the trade I most remember him getting injured in the 04 playoffs, which was a huge factor in losing the WCF. That was my first season cheering for the Sharks back in my middle school days, fun team

 

[Tw1ster]

He was one of my favorite players when I was young but the main memory of him as a player is his horrific leg injury. I’ll never forget that

 

[Sandisfan]

When Boston got him he was not near what he was before the injury. lost some speed in his skating but was a good hockey IQ player. I think he will do a good job but with the Bears at end of "top of league roster days" (still some good talent) and rebuilding it will depend on the acquisitions as to how well he can do.

 

[hockfan1991]

Leg Injury for sure, He was one of the fastest skaters in the league before that. Great motor, fun to watch. I believe had the best career of any German born player until Leon came around. He was a fan fav and iconic shark for sure.

 

[DG93]

Big thing is obviously Sturm being one of the two big pieces in the Thornton trade, but I remember liking him a lot as a player on that 2004 Sharks team.

 

[OrrNumber4]

Other than than the trade I most remember him getting injured in the 04 playoffs, which was a huge factor in losing the WCF. That was my first season cheering for the Sharks back in my middle school days, fun team

He was injured before the playoffs.

 

[Bizz]

If Sturm and Michalek didn't get injured in 03-04 we would have won the Cup that year.

 

[hockfan1991]

If Sturm and Michalek didn't get injured in 03-04 we would have won the Cup that year.

Also if Kiprusoff was our goalie, oh wait.

 

[Bizz]

Also if Kiprusoff was our goalie, oh wait.

Nabby was pretty much the front runner for the Conn Smythe up until the 3rd round.

 

[OrrNumber4]

Also if Kiprusoff was our goalie, oh wait.

Why are you like this?

 

[landshark]

Just saw that he got a head coach job in NHL. What are you guys memories of him as a player? Was he any good?

Marco was my favorite Shark for years prior to the Thornton trade. Fast, smart, great on the PK. Less shoot-at-the-goalie's chest shots on breakaways, that was Marleau's schtick. I was honestly rooting for him to get the job when Warso was hired. I feel like he had flashes of taking over games on his better shifts before his leg injury.

 

[ChompChomp]

Nabby was pretty much the front runner for the Conn Smythe up until the 3rd round.

Nabby was very good that year. I would say, "if the Sharks traded Kipper to an Eastern Conference team not named the Lightning, the Sharks probably win the Cup in 03-04."

 

[hockfan1991]

Why are you like this?

Sarcastic? please expand

 

[karltonian]

He was the epitome of 2nd line winger.

 

[Hangemhigh]

Fast until injury slowed him, smart and could play in all situations. Seemed to be a bit clutch of a player as well.

 

[Sturminator]

He was my favorite Shark before the injury. Amazing skater, gritty, fun player. Could have still developed into something more, but the injury really messed him up.

 

[VeniVidiVlasic]

At the time in the late 90s, he was on an up and coming team learning how to make the playoffs on a regular basis and get through the first round. He played along with Owen Nolan, Jeff Friesen, and was with Patrick Marleau getting his feet wet. His speed was undeniable and a real weapon. He brought hustle and positive vibes, and had a knack for showing up for the bigger moments. No one ever thought future HOFer, but he contributed up and down the lineup. He was well respected from early in his career as a legit middle 6 NHL contributor. The injury limited his biggest weapon, but his brain and general hockey skill kept him viable for many more years.

I’m not suprised he has done well in coaching. He’s always has the brain “gets it” such he can work with stars all the way to career “cup of tea 4th liners” and get teams to perform well.