General Manager Patrik Allvin reported today that the club has traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.
“We would like to thank Daniel for his time here in Vancouver,” said Allvin.
“With his help, our team has started the year in a positive way, and we wish him the best in Seattle.”
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Sprong, 27, appeared in 9 games for the Canucks this season, posting 3 points (1-2-3) and two penalty minutes.
In 353 career games, split between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks, the 6’0”, 195lbs forward has recorded 162 points (86-76-162), 68 penalty minutes, and a -4 plus/minus rating.
Sprong was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round, 46th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Collegehockey.com released the following statement yesterday:
The NCAA Division I council voted Thursday to make Canadian Hockey League (major junior) players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey and those players may start to participate on NCAA Division I hockey teams effective August 1, 2025.
Players may participate in the CHL (Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) without jeopardizing their NCAA Division I hockey eligibility provided they were not compensated above actual and necessary expenses for their participation.
The new eligibility for CHL players does not apply to NCAA Division III; CHL players are still ineligible for NCAA Division III hockey
According to John Wawrow of the Associated Press:
The eligibility change could also impact the USHL, which previously attracted players who turned down competing in the CHL in order to maintain their college eligibility.
Two recent NHL No. 1 draft picks, San Jose forward Macklin Celebrini and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power, both played in the USHL.
Since its inception, the USHL development model has been “intentionally aligned with the student-athlete experience,” the league wrote in a statement responding to the NCAA decision.
“The USHL remains the world’s premier development path. All aspects of the league are focused on preparing athletes for collegiate and professional hockey, inclusive of on-ice, academic, and character development.
Last month council introduced a proposal to lift the ban.
Players competing at the major junior ice hockey or on professional teams can retain NCAA eligibility “as long as they are not paid more than actual and necessary expenses.”
The decision also applies to skiing, bringing both in line with NCAA eligibility rules for other sports.
