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• Kraken's Daniel Sprong: Opens scoring in second period

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Sprong scored a goal on a game-high six shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Predators. Sprong scored at 15:55 of the second period, his first point in three games since the Kraken reacquired him in a trade with the Canucks. The winger saw 14:10 of ice time Wednesday, his most since the trade. The 27-year-old is typically best suited to bottom-six minutes at even strength and a hefty power-play role. Over 12 outings this season, he has two goals, two assists, 26 shots on net, five hits and a minus-1 rating. He'll have an uphill battle to earn a third straight 40-point campaign, but he should get more opportunities in Seattle than he did in Vancouver.

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• Kraken's Daniel Sprong: Reporting Friday

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Sprong has had his immigration paperwork approved, and he will join the Kraken on Friday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports. Sprong was dealt from Vancouver a week ago, and he was finally able to cross the border to join up with his new teammates. Sprong had a goal and two assists over nine games with Vancouver. He'll likely see bottom-six minutes with the Kraken and will likely play on the second power-play unit.

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• Kraken's Daniel Sprong: Still not in Seattle

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Head coach Dan Bylsma said Thursday that Sprong has yet to arrive in Seattle due to immigration problems, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports. The Kraken are expecting Sprong -- who was dealt from Vancouver on Friday -- to finally get through immigration in time for weekend games against the Islanders and Rangers. The 27-year-old had a goal and two assists with 19 shots on net in nine games with the Canucks before the deal. Look for Sprong to see bottom-six minutes with the Kraken, as well as some power-play time.

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• Kraken's Daniel Sprong: Returning to Seattle

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Sprong was traded from the Canucks to the Kraken on Friday in exchange for future considerations. Sprong's stay in Vancouver lasted one month of the regular season and saw him produce just three points over nine appearances. He now returns to the location of his best season to date (21 goals, 46 points in 66 contests in 2022-23). Sprong's role likely won't change much in Seattle -- he's a fourth-liner at even strength who can use a strong shot to help on the power play. Given the Kraken have less high-end talent on the roster, Sprong could carve out a bit more ice time if he hits the ground running in his second stint with the team. General manager Ron Francis told reporters Sprong will need to work through the visa process before reporting to the Kraken and won't be available until Thursday at the earliest, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

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• Canucks' Daniel Sprong: Produces helper

  27D ago • By RotoWire

  Sprong logged an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins. Sprong hasn't been a consistent part of the Canucks' lineup -- he's been scratched three times over the team's seven games so far. The 27-year-old has often played on the fourth line, earning two points, nine shots on net, three hits and a minus-1 rating. Sprong also plays on the second power-play unit when in the lineup, but the risk of him being scratched frequently makes him unreliable for fantasy purposes.

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