Daniel Sprong RW FA Thu 10/22/15 1:41 PM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong won't be in the Penguins' lineup for Thursday's game against the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong missed Tuesday's game against the Panthers as well as Wednesday's practice due to a visa issue, but returned to the ice for Thursday's morning skate. The Penguins are likely holding the promising rookie out of Thursday's contest in favor of someone who was able to participate fully in Wednesday's practice, but he should be back in Pittsburgh's lineup Saturday against Nashville.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Thu 10/22/15 10:39 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong was back on the ice in Thursday's pre-morning skate, Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The winger missed Tuesday's game and Wednesday's practice due to a visa issue.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong is a promising rookie attempting to turn heads with the Pens. He'll reportedly have up to nine games to impress the parent club before the team will have to decide whether he sticks on the Pens' roster with his entry-level contract, or return him to the Charlottetown Islanders of the QMJHL. He has one goal in five games with the parent club.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Wed 10/21/15 2:14 PM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong was not present at practice Thursday due to a visa issue, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Mike Johnston indicated that he expects to receive an update on Sprong's visa situation at some point Wednesday, which should provide an updated outlook on his status for Thursday's contest against the Stars. Barring an issue of some kind, he should be available for the contest, but an updated on his status should come prior to the game.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Thu 10/15/15 9:59 PM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong wristed a shot past goalie Craig Anderson for his first NHL goal Thursday against the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie skated 13:07 of ice time after averaging 8:28 through the first three games. He's demonstrated good speed with a quick shot and is making a strong case for sticking around after his nine-game tryout. Pittsburgh was in need of a spark after losing three straight and Sprong provided it against the Sens. He registered four shots and finished with a plus-1 rating Thursday.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Tue 10/13/15 11:38 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong has averaged 8:28 of ice time in his first two games and has totaled just one shot on goal, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
EDGE Analysis
He's skated 3:38 on the power play -- ninth among Pittsburgh players -- but has played the majority of even-strength time with fourth-line caliber players. "With the puck, he's a very determined individual," coach Mike Johnston noted. "He's got very good puck skills. He makes things happen out there. Off the puck, he still has a couple habits that he has to change - his positioning and reaction."
Daniel Sprong RW FA Fri 10/9/15 12:26 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong registered one shot in just under nine minutes (8:59 TOI) in his NHL debut Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
He whiffed on an open shot attempt in the second period and then skated only 61 seconds total in the third period. Sprong saw a bit of time on the power play with Sidney Crosby and the team figures to give him a shot with skilled linemates again before deciding whether to keep him on the NHL roster past nine games.