Sturm

[seanavery]

Whats his value on the LA Kings? Is he worth grabbing?

[Priceless]

That depends on your team. I picked him up. You can't go wrong with a guy that is projected to play with kopi and brown. The kings are weak on LW so he doesn't have much competition.

[seanavery]

Just as I said that he got picked up by someone else. Do you think Ponikarovsky is better then Sturm?

[andrewklassen]

People are jumping on this guy a little early IMHO. Expecting more than a 55-60 point pace from Sturm is unrealistic...this might even be high considering how little hockey he's played recently. Even if he gets a shot at the 1st line gig there's no guarantee he can hold it...it's been a revolving door with a lot of players over the last couple of seasons.

At best...and I stress, at best, Sturm is a 55 point player at this stage in his career. That a 0.67 PPG pace over an 82 game season. Assuming he plays roughly 55 games this season = 35-40 points for the rest of the year.

I'd be sure to check the waiver wire for more secure options before jumping on this ride.