2010-11 Rink Wrap: Marco Sturm

I didn’t expect much, but I did expect more points than that. But he did play well, just couldn’t finish (so I guess he fit in quickly). I would consider re-signing him, but only on a 1 year deal for less than 1.5 mil with the understanding that he’s 3rd line slotted.

I think it’s safe to say, as with any waiver pick up, that expectations for Sturm were pretty low. That’s how I’m judging him and that’s why I gave him a 6.

I expected nothing. I got two goals and a few assists. That rating however doesn’t justify offering him a new contract. It’s unfortunate his shooting percentage dropped like a rock, otherwise he’d be getting a decent rating. (In this situation, 6 to me is still less than optimal for someone with his ice time).

I got about what I expected from him when we got him. I hoped for a few more goals, but wasn’t expecting the overall super solid play we got from him in the D-Zone.

I’d be on board with giving him a one year contract <$1.5 million or so. I wonder if part of his lack of finish was lingering issues with the knee injury. He always seemed to me like he was close to breaking through with a couple more goals – but never quite got there. With a full off-season to train and get the knee back in shape I’m hopeful that he could rebound with another ~20 goal season. I’d be willing to take the risk – with the right contract it could be a steal.

I want to say 3 or 4, but honestly…. did ANYONE really think he was going to put up another 20+ goal season? If he had started the season with the Caps I would have been a little disappointed and gone with a 3 or 4, but I think you could tell when he was traded that he wasn’t having a great year as far as #’s.

Am I over-rating him? Probably for what he contributed offensively but he exceeded my expectations for when we got him. He played the defensively sound and smart hockey I appreciate. He cycled. I though he had good chemistry with Semin when paired together. I just like what he brought to the team. I would want him back if we could get him for an affordable rate (1 year 1.5-1.8 million).

low side of expectations. Scored at a lower rate here than in LA, and he was already a disappointment in LA (hence being on waivers to begin with).

don’t really want him re-signed by the caps, but if they do I guess I could agree with a 1 year 1.5 deal like has been bandied about above. Doubt we could get him for that though, someone will probably offer more term and I don’t want to see the Caps be that team.

I was hoping for a great defensive forward, and that’s what we got. I’m a big believer in creating a defensive, shut down third line, so naturally I’m hoping we bring Marco back. Give him a one year, 1.5M contract and let him be the 3RW, preferably beside a good two-way center. I had one in mind, but I can’t seem to remember who it was. Maybe Sjogrin goes on that line too, since the SEL is know for its defense. I have a feeling Sjogrin is his replacement though, and I’m not comfortable leaving that job to a someone new to the NHL.

Didn’t expect much, just a responsible player. That’s what he was. I’d have liked a bit more offense, but I would have expected a bit less defense.

I’d sign him back for less than 2 million, ideally around the 1.5 that others are citing (but I don’t know how realistic that is). It could be a bounce back year for him, and given he’s at least defensively responsible I think that’s worth taking the chance. He won’t hurt you if he’s not scoring.

A 10 would be playing 70+ games and scoring 45-50 points while playing solid D. If he becomes part of the mythical shutdown 3rd line I could adjust the points down a bit as long as that line is really bad ass in its own end.

At least he had a great smile.

Get’s a 3 from me. Sturm’s a better player than he showed in DC and I loved the waiver claim. I’m sure his lousy offensive production was simply a small size issue — he’s not going to shoot 4% over a larger sample size, nor is he likely to create less than 1.5 shots per game. His career norms are 12% and somewhere in the 2.5-2.9 range. Had he done that here, he’d have produced 5 more goals, give or take.

Just because he cost us little, I’m not sure why folks are giving him a 5 (low side of expectations) and implying that they expected not much more than a single goal or career worst offense from the guy.

I’d resign him if we can do it for no more than 2 years, and pretty cheap. He’s missed huge chunks of 2 of the past 3 seasons, which doesn’t bode well for the future.

Since he was a waiver-wire pickup that cost us nothing, I had low expectations of how much he’d contribute, figuring the injury was still an issue. Loved how he’d bring the puck up the ice, and his chemistry with Sasha. If he can get more shots and finish more, he could be a strong 2nd line winger, taking Laich’s place should Brooks decide to go elsewhere. I’d love if they could re-sign him at below $2M for 2 years.

I was expecting more offense, but his defensive play made up for that. I don’t know how much he was affected by the two recent injuries, so I’m giving him a bit of a break for that.

I would be fine with re-signing him – maybe 1 or 2 years, $2M or so per. I think he’d make a good 3rd line winger, or possibly even 2nd if he gets back to his old form.

Performed a little lower than my expectations, which weren’t high given that we claimed him off waivers.

I expected so little, and boy did I get it. The guy wasn’t good at all and coming off a serious injury really didn’t have it anymore. He showed some speed and some ability to move the puck, but there was nothing there.

To paraphrase, he didn’t put anywhere near enough biscuits in the basket, and to make matters worse, he didn’t make many biscuits to begin with. How the heck does a top 6 forward (allegedly) get only 30 shots on goal in 18 games?

Resigning him… no thanks. Unless he is signed for the NHL minimum, then I don’t think the Caps need him. I can’t see them resigning him anyway. As for getting a 10 here… not gonna happen.

No robovotes! Hooray!