Sprong had 21 goals, 25 assists, 147 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 66 games in a bottom-six role with Seattle in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year deal worth $2.0 million with Detroit. The 26-year-old right-winger was a second-round draft pick in 2015 (46th overall) and has scored 67 goals and 116 points in 268 career NHL games.
Sprong left the Kraken's Game 3 win vs. Dallas after just 6:36 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will be out for Game 4 on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day and will hope to return to Seattle's lineup to build on his goal and two points through 10 games so far in the playoffs.
Sprong finished his 2022-23 season with 21 goals, 25 assists, 147 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 66 games and is expected to play in Game 1 Tuesday vs. Colorado after being a game-time decision originally due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old brings three games of NHL playoff experience to the Kraken, as he picked up an assist and 11 SOG with the Washington Capitals in 2020-21.
Sprong finished his 2022-23 season with 21 goals, 25 assists, 147 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 66 games but is considered questionable for Game 1 Tuesday vs. Colorado due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old brings three games of NHL playoff experience to the Kraken, as he picked up an assist and 11 SOG with the Washington Capitals in 2020-21.
Sprong has been a healthy scratch for the Krakens' previous two-games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as he replaces Brandon Tanev. The 25-year-old has been incredibly productive despite averaging only 11:16 ATOI, with 15 goals, 32 points, 106 SOG and a +8 plus/minus through 49 games this season.
Sprong has not played in the Krakens' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on St. Louis. The 25-year-old is having a career year, with his 15 goals, 30 points 102 SOG and +8 plus/minus through 47 games prior to being scratched.
Sprong was acquired from the Capitals in March and he had six goals and no assists in 16 games with the Kraken. The 2015 second-round pick has collected 70 points (46G / 24A) in 202 career NHL games with the Penguins, Ducks, Capitals and Kraken.
Sprong was a surprise scratch on Wednesday but will play tonight vs. the Flyers. Sprong has been outstanding in Alex Ovechkin's absence, scoring five goals in his last five games.
Sprong has one goal and three assists in his last 11 games and will be replaced by Daniel Carr in the lineup on Thursday.
Sprong is a former highly regarded prospect who is now with his third team in two years. Spring has not had a problem scoring in the AHL, posting 11 goals with 16 assists (27 points) in 39 games with San Diego this season. However, he has just 19 goals and 11 assists (30 points) in 97 career NHL games with the Penguins and Ducks. He'll report to Hershey (AHL) and have to work his way up to the high-powered Capitals.
Sprong did not appear in a single game during his most recent call-up so he'll go back to the AHL where he can play some games. Kiefer Sherwood was called up to take his spot on the roster.
Sprong has spent most of the season in the AHL but has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with the Ducks. During his time with San Diego, the 22-year-old has amassed 24 points (9G / 15A) in 31 games.
Sprong was sent down to the AHL on Saturday but was quickly recalled and could play Tuesday in Vegas. Sprong has compiled 14 goals and five assists (19 points) in 48 career games with Anaheim.
Sprong played in one game during his call-up but sat as a healthy scratch on Friday with Ryan Getzlaf and Jakob Silfverberg back in the lineup. Sprong returns to the AHL, where he has seven goals and 11 assists (18 points) in 24 games.
