Wild Bench Sturm Amid Depth Surge

Minnesota's surprising health and bench depth force gritty bottom-six grinder Nico Sturm to the press box for a night, a luxury coaches dream of in March madness. The Wild roll four solid lines without missing a beat, showcasing the kind of roster balance that haunts Central rivals. This healthy scratch signals big confidence from the staff, but Sturm itches to reclaim his spot as playoff pushes demand every warrior.