Daniel Sprong – CanucksBanter

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

November 8, 2024

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.”

Patrik Allvin Vancouver Canucks GM

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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.

Source: nhl.com

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

September 26, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames took the NHL to Abbotsford B.C. Wednesday night and provided the hockey fans with with some late game heroics.

Three free agent signings were the difference for Vancouver as the Canucks defeated Pacific division rivals Calgary in overtime 4-3.

Jake DeBrusk with two goals, including the winner against Calgary; Daniel Sprong, who knotted the game at 3-3 with 14 seconds left in regulation play with a highlight goal.

And goalie Jiri Patera, who made some key stops late in the game, to give his team a chance to pull out the win.

Quinn Hughes to Elias Pettersson to DeBrusk for the overtime winner 58 seconds into the extra frame:

Can confirm: chemistry is LOADING. 🧪 pic.twitter.com/nDaAD42TjT
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 26, 2024

Daniel Sprong, with a stupendous individual effort to score, late in regulation to force OT:

Oh my, Daniel Sprong 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/VTn52vspKT
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 26, 2024

Max Sasson put Vancouver on the scoreboard first, Quinn Hughes had two assists, and Patera stopped 16 of 19 shots for the victory.

Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet was in good spirits after the exciting and dramatic finish to the contest:

"It's always nice to see the elements that we're working on, work in the game."

🗣 Head Coach Rick Tocchet discusses tonight's win in Abbotsford.#Canucks | @theprovince pic.twitter.com/grTANwk0vj
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 26, 2024

DeBrusk met with the media and understated his skills in the two goals he potted:

"The first one was kind of lucky but the second one was all Petey."

🗣 Jake DeBrusk meets with the media after scoring two goals including the game-winner against the Flames.#Canucks | @theprovince pic.twitter.com/cHT88IDFft
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 26, 2024

Vancouver has a day off Thursday before seeing action on the weekend with road games against Seattle Kraken on Friday, Calgary Flames on Saturday, and lastly, Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

Source: X.com