Daniel Sprong RW FA Wed 11/30/22 1:58 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 9-8 overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong set up an Alexander Wennberg goal in the first period. In the second, Sprong scored one of the stranger tallies in the high-scoring contest, with a shot deflecting high and then bouncing into the net. The 25-year-old winger has been locked in lately with three goals and three assists in his last five outings. He's up to five tallies, eight helpers, six power-play points, 28 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in 15 contests this season despite seeing fourth-line minutes at even strength.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Mon 11/28/22 1:33 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong scored the third-period's lone goal during a 5-4 victory over the host Ducks on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong benefited from Kevin Shatterkick colliding with - and injuring - goalie John Gibson early in the third period Sunday. Left open to shoot into an unguarded net, the 25-year-old right winger secured his second goal in nine games and first game-winner this season; the eighth of his career. Sprong, who spent parts of two seasons with the Ducks, also earned an assist and generated three shots against his former club.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Thu 11/24/22 1:58 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong set up Ryan Donato's goal in the second period, which gave the Kraken their first lead of the game at 3-2. The assist gave Sprong points in consecutive outings. The 25-year-old winger has collected three goals, six helpers, 21 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 12 appearances, with four of his nine points coming on the power play. Despite the solid production, he's still in a fourth-line role, though the Kraken's balanced offense often allows many players to get a chance to contribute.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Sun 11/20/22 2:41 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Trevor Moore's shorthanded goal put the Kings ahead early in the third period, but that lasted all of 18 seconds before Sprong replied. The tally ended a four-game slump for Sprong, who was scratched versus the Jets last Sunday. The 25-year-old winger is still confined to a fourth-line role, but he's earned four of his eight points this season on the power play. He's added 20 shots on net and a plus-5 rating in 11 contests, so he could have some appeal in deeper formats when he's in the lineup.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Fri 11/4/22 9:02 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong notched two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old had a late start to the season due to visa issues after winning a roster spot in camp on a PTO, but he's erupted for two goals and seven points over the last five games. It's not clear how sustainable this surge is, however. While Sprong was a big scorer in juniors and the AHL, his best season in the NHL came in 2018-19 when he managed just 14 goals and 23 points in 63 games. He's also skating on the fourth line for Seattle, although he is supplementing that even-strength work with regular time on the power play.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Wed 11/2/22 12:07 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong sparked the Kraken's third-period comeback, converting on a pass from Alexander Wennberg. The tally was Sprong's second of the year, both of which have come in the last four games. He has five points (two on the power play), 10 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in five outings overall. Despite his fourth-line role at even strength, he's seeing time on the second power-play unit, and his success there is helping to keep him in the lineup.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Sun 10/30/22 2:34 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong notched an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong set up Morgan Geekie's second-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. The assist was Sprong's fourth point in as many games this season. The 25-year-old isn't safe from being an occasional healthy scratch, but his work on offense lately is helping him earn a steady fourth-line role. He's added eight shots on net and a plus-4 rating.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Wed 10/26/22 12:48 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong scored a goal on four shots, dished two assists, went plus-3 and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
One of Sprong's assists came on the power play. It was a rather unexpected burst of offense for the 25-year-old, who was playing in just his second game of the season after sitting out the previous three as a healthy scratch. Sprong had 20 points in 63 outings between the Kraken and the Capitals last year, so he can be a decent depth scorer, but he's not someone fantasy managers need to track closely unless he can secure a spot in the lineup.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Fri 10/14/22 12:54 AM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong (not injury related) has acquired a work visa and has returned to Seattle on Thursday, Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong missed the Kraken's first two games of the season while resolving his immigration issues. Considering this was not an injury-related absence and he played as recently as the Kraken's preseason finale, he should be available for Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights, though he may still end up as a healthy scratch.
Daniel Sprong RW FA Thu 10/13/22 10:15 PM
Daniel Sprong
RW FA
Sprong (not injury related) will not play Thursday versus the Kings, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Sprong is still working through obtaining a work visa, so he'll miss a second game to begin the year. The 25-year-old is unlikely to play more than a bottom-six role once he's cleared to join the Kraken. It's unclear if he'll be available Saturday versus Vegas.