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Preseason games for the 2026–2027 season are in full swing in the KHL, as all 22 teams in the Kontinental Hockey League are already gearing up for the upcoming season.

New Jersey Devils News / Hockey Latest / September 1, 2025

Former Canuck Cashes In with Massive Deal in Top Overseas League

Daniel Sprong's time in the NHL may not have worked out, but now he's cashed in with the KHL, becoming one of the highest paid players in the league. After being drafted in the second-round back in 2015, Daniel Sprong has bounced around in the NHL, playing for Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Washington, Seattle, Detroit, Vancouver and New Jersey.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 24, 2025

Former Top Penguins Draft Pick Signs in KHL

A former top draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins is continuing his hockey career in the KHL, the top Russian professional hockey league. Daniel Sprong, a veteran of 374 NHL games, signed a one-year deal to join CSKA Moscow for the upcoming season.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / July 23, 2025

Former Devil Daniel Sprong Signs With the KHL’s CSKA Moscow

Former New Jersey Devils forward Daniel Sprong inked a one-year deal with CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), as announced by the team on its site.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 16, 2025

Edmonton Oilers not interested in Carter Hart, but might be for Tristan Jarry?

James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now: Daniel Sprong remains unsigned and is getting some interest from the KHL – Avangard Omsk and CSKA Moscow. He’d said during their exit interviews that he would like to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils, as Sheldon Keefe has been his favorite NHL coach.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13, 2025

Veteran winger receiving KHL interest

Despite putting up two straight seasons of more than 40 points, Daniel Sprong’s free agent market last summer could be described as tepid as best. Now, coming off a year that saw him spend time with three different organizations and an extended stint in the minors, it’s fair to suggest that his market is even weaker this time around.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 22, 2025

Are the Seattle Kraken Heading Down the Path of the Buffalo Sabres?

Ever since the Seattle Kraken joined the NHL, questions have surrounded how they constructed their team and handled their business. From the expansion draft to last offseason, the Kraken have been looked at as a team that could be better, but they decided on a long path to success.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 19, 2025

Devils Have a Secret Weapon in Daniel Sprong

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16, 2025

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8, 2025

Devils make move with recent trade acquisition

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 8, 2025

Get to Know the Newest Devil, Daniel Sprong

Although the trade deadline ended on March 7 at 3 pm EST, there were still some late trades that trickled in. One of them was for the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / March 7, 2025

Devils Trade for Disgruntled Kraken Forward, Depth Islanders Defenseman

NEWARK—General manager Tom Fitzgerald continues to add to his team’s depth, acquiring Daniel Sprong from the Seattle Kraken in a New Jersey Devils trade.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7, 2025

Devils acquire veteran winger from Kraken for just a seventh-round draft pick

He scored 21 goals and 46 points with the Kraken in the 2022-23 season, then followed it with 18 goals and 43 points in 76 games with Detroit last year.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 20, 2025

Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Daniel Sprong Makes Interesting Comments After First AHL Game in Five Years

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sprong made some interesting comments earlier this month after playing his first AHL game in five years. After

Vancouver Canucks News / Pacific Northwest Sports / January 19, 2025

Why Daniel Sprong Will Not Play in the NHL Again

Daniel Sprong has had a wild ride throughout his young NHL career. After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2nd round of the 2015 NHL entry draft, he has bounced between the NHL and AHL- playing for six different professional organizations.

Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / January 9, 2025

The Future of Daniel Sprong Revealed After He Passes Through Waivers

Daniel Sprong has been a fairly productive NHL player over the years, but now he's passed through waivers and will head to the AHL with the Seattle Kraken after the issues surrounding Sprong's character have been raised over the years.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 8, 2025

Former Red Wings Forward Placed On Waivers

Former Detroit Red Wings player Daniel Sprong, a Seattle Kraken healthy scratch since Dec. 28, was placed on waivers today. We will find out Thursday, early afternoon, if he was claimed.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9, 2024

Why the Canucks Traded Sprong? The Real Reasons

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin recently addressed the decision to trade forward Daniel Sprong, highlighting the challenges of finding the right fit with head coach Rick Tocchet’s team structure and style.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / November 9, 2024

Why the Vancouver Canucks Traded Daniel Sprong to the Divisional Rival Seattle Kraken,

Last night, the Vancouver Canucks made some noise on the National Hockey League's trade market by dealing Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9, 2024

What a Daniel Sprong Reunion Means for the Seattle Kraken

A familiar face is returning to the Seattle Kraken. Daniel Sprong has been traded to the Kraken from the Vancouver Canucks for future considerations. He spent two seasons in Seattle before signing with the Detroit Red Wings.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 8, 2024

Canucks Trade Daniel Sprong to the Kraken For Future Considerations

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Friday night that they have traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken for future considerations. He was signed as a free agent late in the offseason to a one-year $975,000 contract to add more depth scoring to the lineup.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8, 2024

Canucks trade forward Daniel Sprong to former team

It appears Daniel Sprong will be returning to a team he’s already familiar with.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 20, 2024

The Statsies: Daniel Sprong leads the Canucks in CF% in win against Flyers

A good way to celebrate any milestone. The Vancouver Canucks took care of the Philadelphia Flyers last night by a 3-0 scoreline, capping off Tyler Myers’ 1000th NHL contest in style.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 26, 2024

‘I felt like Quinn out there’: Sprong details game-tying goal in Canucks’ win over Flames

Well, that was a great first impression of Daniel Sprong in a Vancouver Canucks uniform. Sprong suited up in the Canucks’ second preseason game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night and was certainly noticeable.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21, 2024

Canucks’ Sprong out to prove he can contribute at both ends of the ice

Every player at the National Hockey League level can shoot the puck. But not all shots are equal. Through two days of Vancouver Canucks training camp in Penticton, it’s easy to see how Daniel Sprong has scored 85 career NHL goals including 39 in the past two seasons, alone The guy can flat out shoot the puck.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / July 21, 2024

Sprong Signs With Vancouver For Half as Much

Former Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong was considered the most desirable player still in the free agent market and yet he didn’t benefit much from that status.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 20, 2024

Canucks to sign free-agent winger

A day after it was reported that the Canucks had an interest in free agent winger Daniel Sprong, they have indeed agreed to terms with him.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10, 2024

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2024

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2023